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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,901 and 471,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,901 and 471,044 is: 666,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,901 : 471,044 = 471,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,901/471,044 = 471,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,901x = 471,044 × 471,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,901x = 221,882,449,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,882,449,936/332,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,511.82

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