Finding the Third Proportional to 330,596 and 716,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,596 and 716,128 is: 1,551,256.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,596 : 716,128 = 716,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,596/716,128 = 716,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,596x = 716,128 × 716,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,596x = 512,839,312,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,839,312,384/330,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,256.86
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