Finding the Third Proportional to 330,554.75 and 716,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,554.75 and 716,131 is: 1,551,463.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,554.75 : 716,131 = 716,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,554.75/716,131 = 716,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,554.75x = 716,131 × 716,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,554.75x = 512,843,609,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,843,609,161/330,554.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,463.44
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