Finding the Third Proportional to 330,452 and 723,871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,452 and 723,871.50 is: 1,585,676.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,452 : 723,871.50 = 723,871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,452/723,871.50 = 723,871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,452x = 723,871.50 × 723,871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,452x = 523,989,948,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,989,948,512.25/330,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,585,676.43
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