Finding the Third Proportional to 330,480 and 445,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,480 and 445,896 is: 601,619.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,480 : 445,896 = 445,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,480/445,896 = 445,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,480x = 445,896 × 445,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,480x = 198,823,242,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,823,242,816/330,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,619.59
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