Finding the Third Proportional to 333,132.75 and 474,781.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,132.75 and 474,781.50 is: 676,659.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,132.75 : 474,781.50 = 474,781.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,132.75/474,781.50 = 474,781.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,132.75x = 474,781.50 × 474,781.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,132.75x = 225,417,472,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,417,472,742.25/333,132.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,659.60
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