Finding the Third Proportional to 330,636 and 675,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,636 and 675,282 is: 1,379,177.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,636 : 675,282 = 675,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,636/675,282 = 675,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,636x = 675,282 × 675,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,636x = 456,005,779,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,005,779,524/330,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,177.64
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