Finding the Third Proportional to 330,100 and 493,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,100 and 493,916 is: 739,027.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,100 : 493,916 = 493,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,100/493,916 = 493,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,100x = 493,916 × 493,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,100x = 243,953,015,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,953,015,056/330,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,027.61
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