Finding the Third Proportional to 333,849 and 707,428.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,849 and 707,428.50 is: 1,499,046.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,849 : 707,428.50 = 707,428.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,849/707,428.50 = 707,428.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,849x = 707,428.50 × 707,428.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,849x = 500,455,082,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,455,082,612.25/333,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,046.22
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