Finding the Third Proportional to 333,326 and 476,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,326 and 476,320 is: 680,657.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,326 : 476,320 = 476,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,326/476,320 = 476,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,326x = 476,320 × 476,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,326x = 226,880,742,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,880,742,400/333,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,657.20
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