Finding the Third Proportional to 333.50 and 433
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Solution
The third proportional to 333.50 and 433 is: 562.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333.50 : 433 = 433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333.50/433 = 433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333.50x = 433 × 433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333.50x = 187,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,489/333.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562.19
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