Finding the Third Proportional to 333,008 and 529,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,008 and 529,652 is: 842,415.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,008 : 529,652 = 529,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,008/529,652 = 529,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,008x = 529,652 × 529,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,008x = 280,531,241,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,531,241,104/333,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,415.92
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