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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,173 and 474,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,173 and 474,838 is: 676,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,173 : 474,838 = 474,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,173/474,838 = 474,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,173x = 474,838 × 474,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,173x = 225,471,126,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471,126,244/333,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,738.89

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