Finding the Third Proportional to 330,617 and 491,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,617 and 491,065 is: 729,378.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,617 : 491,065 = 491,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,617/491,065 = 491,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,617x = 491,065 × 491,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,617x = 241,144,834,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,144,834,225/330,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,378.21
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