Finding the Third Proportional to 332,910 and 471,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,910 and 471,060 is: 666,539.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,910 : 471,060 = 471,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,910/471,060 = 471,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,910x = 471,060 × 471,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,910x = 221,897,523,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,897,523,600/332,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,539.08
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