Finding the Third Proportional to 330,462 and 708,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,462 and 708,867 is: 1,520,575.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,462 : 708,867 = 708,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,462/708,867 = 708,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,462x = 708,867 × 708,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,462x = 502,492,423,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,492,423,689/330,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,520,575.51
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