Finding the Third Proportional to 332,901 and 471,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,901 and 471,047 is: 666,520.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,901 : 471,047 = 471,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,901/471,047 = 471,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,901x = 471,047 × 471,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,901x = 221,885,276,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,885,276,209/332,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,520.31
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