Finding the Third Proportional to 330,040 and 514,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,040 and 514,776 is: 802,915.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,040 : 514,776 = 514,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,040/514,776 = 514,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,040x = 514,776 × 514,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,040x = 264,994,330,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,994,330,176/330,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,915.80
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