Finding the Third Proportional to 330,634 and 675,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,634 and 675,278 is: 1,379,169.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,634 : 675,278 = 675,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,634/675,278 = 675,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,634x = 675,278 × 675,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,634x = 456,000,377,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,000,377,284/330,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,169.65
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