Finding the Third Proportional to 330,618 and 494,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,618 and 494,646 is: 740,052.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,618 : 494,646 = 494,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,618/494,646 = 494,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,618x = 494,646 × 494,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,618x = 244,674,665,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,674,665,316/330,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,052.46
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