Finding the Third Proportional to 330,066 and 514,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,066 and 514,819 is: 802,986.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,066 : 514,819 = 514,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,066/514,819 = 514,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,066x = 514,819 × 514,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,066x = 265,038,602,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,038,602,761/330,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,986.68
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