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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,204 and 474,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,204 and 474,876 is: 676,784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,204 : 474,876 = 474,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,204/474,876 = 474,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,204x = 474,876 × 474,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,204x = 225,507,215,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,507,215,376/333,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,784.24

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