Finding the Third Proportional to 333,255 and 476,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,255 and 476,223 is: 680,524.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,255 : 476,223 = 476,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,255/476,223 = 476,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,255x = 476,223 × 476,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,255x = 226,788,345,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,788,345,729/333,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,524.96
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