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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,126 and 474,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,126 and 474,778 is: 676,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,126 : 474,778 = 474,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,126/474,778 = 474,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,126x = 474,778 × 474,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,126x = 225,414,149,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,414,149,284/333,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,663.33

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