Finding the Third Proportional to 333,176 and 474,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,176 and 474,842 is: 676,744.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,176 : 474,842 = 474,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,176/474,842 = 474,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,176x = 474,842 × 474,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,176x = 225,474,924,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,474,924,964/333,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,744.20
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