Finding the Third Proportional to 330,248 and 479,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,248 and 479,244 is: 695,461.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,248 : 479,244 = 479,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,248/479,244 = 479,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,248x = 479,244 × 479,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,248x = 229,674,811,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,674,811,536/330,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,461.63
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