Finding the Third Proportional to 332,885 and 476,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,885 and 476,022 is: 680,706.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,885 : 476,022 = 476,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,885/476,022 = 476,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,885x = 476,022 × 476,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,885x = 226,596,944,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,596,944,484/332,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,706.38
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