Finding the Third Proportional to 333,132 and 437,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,132 and 437,373 is: 574,232.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,132 : 437,373 = 437,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,132/437,373 = 437,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,132x = 437,373 × 437,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,132x = 191,295,141,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,295,141,129/333,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,232.26
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