Finding the Third Proportional to 330,408 and 459,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,408 and 459,720 is: 639,640.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,408 : 459,720 = 459,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,408/459,720 = 459,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,408x = 459,720 × 459,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,408x = 211,342,478,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,342,478,400/330,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,640.92
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