Finding the Third Proportional to 333,585 and 491,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,585 and 491,554 is: 724,329.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,585 : 491,554 = 491,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,585/491,554 = 491,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,585x = 491,554 × 491,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,585x = 241,625,334,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,625,334,916/333,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,329.14
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