Finding the Third Proportional to 333,496 and 499,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,496 and 499,326 is: 747,614.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,496 : 499,326 = 499,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,496/499,326 = 499,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,496x = 499,326 × 499,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,496x = 249,326,454,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,326,454,276/333,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,614.53
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