Finding the Third Proportional to 330,048 and 495,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,048 and 495,801 is: 744,796.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,048 : 495,801 = 495,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,048/495,801 = 495,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,048x = 495,801 × 495,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,048x = 245,818,631,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,818,631,601/330,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,796.61
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