Finding the Third Proportional to 330,468 and 525,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,468 and 525,303 is: 835,007.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,468 : 525,303 = 525,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,468/525,303 = 525,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,468x = 525,303 × 525,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,468x = 275,943,241,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,943,241,809/330,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,007.45
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