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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,033 and 518,102.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,033 and 518,102.50 is: 801,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,033 : 518,102.50 = 518,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,033/518,102.50 = 518,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,033x = 518,102.50 × 518,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,033x = 268,430,200,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,430,200,506.25/335,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,205.26

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