Finding the Third Proportional to 330,300 and 723,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,300 and 723,888 is: 1,586,478.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,300 : 723,888 = 723,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,300/723,888 = 723,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,300x = 723,888 × 723,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,300x = 524,013,836,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,013,836,544/330,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,478.46
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