Finding the Third Proportional to 333,214 and 474,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,214 and 474,890 is: 676,803.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,214 : 474,890 = 474,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,214/474,890 = 474,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,214x = 474,890 × 474,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,214x = 225,520,512,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,520,512,100/333,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,803.83
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