Finding the Third Proportional to 330,420 and 724,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,420 and 724,164 is: 1,587,111.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,420 : 724,164 = 724,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,420/724,164 = 724,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,420x = 724,164 × 724,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,420x = 524,413,498,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,413,498,896/330,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,111.85
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