Finding the Third Proportional to 333,102 and 490,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,102 and 490,824 is: 723,226.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,102 : 490,824 = 490,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,102/490,824 = 490,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,102x = 490,824 × 490,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,102x = 240,908,198,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,908,198,976/333,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,226.52
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