Finding the Third Proportional to 333,117 and 437,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,117 and 437,355 is: 574,210.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,117 : 437,355 = 437,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,117/437,355 = 437,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,117x = 437,355 × 437,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,117x = 191,279,396,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,279,396,025/333,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,210.85
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