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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,166 and 474,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,166 and 474,829 is: 676,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,166 : 474,829 = 474,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,166/474,829 = 474,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,166x = 474,829 × 474,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,166x = 225,462,579,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,462,579,241/333,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,727.45

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