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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,252 and 476,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,252 and 476,218 is: 680,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,252 : 476,218 = 476,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,252/476,218 = 476,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,252x = 476,218 × 476,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,252x = 226,783,583,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,783,583,524/333,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,516.80

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