Finding the Third Proportional to 333,208 and 474,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,208 and 474,882 is: 676,793.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,208 : 474,882 = 474,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,208/474,882 = 474,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,208x = 474,882 × 474,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,208x = 225,512,913,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,512,913,924/333,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,793.22
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