Finding the Third Proportional to 330,410 and 724,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,410 and 724,144 is: 1,587,072.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,410 : 724,144 = 724,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,410/724,144 = 724,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,410x = 724,144 × 724,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,410x = 524,384,532,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,384,532,736/330,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,072.22
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