Finding the Third Proportional to 330,426 and 525,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,426 and 525,162 is: 834,665.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,426 : 525,162 = 525,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,426/525,162 = 525,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,426x = 525,162 × 525,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,426x = 275,795,126,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,795,126,244/330,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,665.33
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