Finding the Third Proportional to 330,700 and 717,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,700 and 717,776 is: 1,557,914.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,700 : 717,776 = 717,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,700/717,776 = 717,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,700x = 717,776 × 717,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,700x = 515,202,386,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,202,386,176/330,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,557,914.68
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