Finding the Third Proportional to 330,216 and 496,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,216 and 496,068 is: 745,219.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,216 : 496,068 = 496,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,216/496,068 = 496,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,216x = 496,068 × 496,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,216x = 246,083,460,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,083,460,624/330,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,219.68
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