Finding the Third Proportional to 333,262 and 476,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,262 and 476,228 is: 680,524.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,262 : 476,228 = 476,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,262/476,228 = 476,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,262x = 476,228 × 476,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,262x = 226,793,107,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,793,107,984/333,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,524.96
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