Finding the Third Proportional to 330,681 and 494,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,681 and 494,735 is: 740,177.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,681 : 494,735 = 494,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,681/494,735 = 494,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,681x = 494,735 × 494,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,681x = 244,762,720,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,762,720,225/330,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,177.76
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