Finding the Third Proportional to 333,764 and 488,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,764 and 488,072 is: 713,720.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,764 : 488,072 = 488,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,764/488,072 = 488,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,764x = 488,072 × 488,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,764x = 238,214,277,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,214,277,184/333,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,720.70
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