Finding the Third Proportional to 330,594 and 491,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,594 and 491,031 is: 729,327.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,594 : 491,031 = 491,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,594/491,031 = 491,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,594x = 491,031 × 491,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,594x = 241,111,442,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,111,442,961/330,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,327.95
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