Finding the Third Proportional to 330,594 and 491,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,594 and 491,030 is: 729,324.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,594 : 491,030 = 491,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,594/491,030 = 491,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,594x = 491,030 × 491,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,594x = 241,110,460,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,110,460,900/330,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,324.98
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