Finding the Third Proportional to 334,566 and 476,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,566 and 476,931 is: 679,875.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,566 : 476,931 = 476,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,566/476,931 = 476,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,566x = 476,931 × 476,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,566x = 227,463,178,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,463,178,761/334,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,875.36
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