Finding the Third Proportional to 330,318 and 506,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,318 and 506,129 is: 775,515.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,318 : 506,129 = 506,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,318/506,129 = 506,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,318x = 506,129 × 506,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,318x = 256,166,564,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,166,564,641/330,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,515.00
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