Finding the Third Proportional to 333,406 and 476,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,406 and 476,430 is: 680,808.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,406 : 476,430 = 476,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,406/476,430 = 476,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,406x = 476,430 × 476,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,406x = 226,985,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,985,544,900/333,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,808.22
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