Finding the Third Proportional to 330,350 and 721,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,350 and 721,373 is: 1,575,235.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,350 : 721,373 = 721,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,350/721,373 = 721,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,350x = 721,373 × 721,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,350x = 520,379,005,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,379,005,129/330,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,575,235.37
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