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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,250 and 476,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,250 and 476,215 is: 680,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,250 : 476,215 = 476,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,250/476,215 = 476,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,250x = 476,215 × 476,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,250x = 226,780,726,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,780,726,225/333,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,512.31

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