Finding the Third Proportional to 330,646 and 720,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,646 and 720,341 is: 1,569,325.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,646 : 720,341 = 720,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,646/720,341 = 720,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,646x = 720,341 × 720,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,646x = 518,891,156,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,891,156,281/330,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,569,325.37
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