Finding the Third Proportional to 330,799 and 717,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,799 and 717,609 is: 1,556,723.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,799 : 717,609 = 717,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,799/717,609 = 717,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,799x = 717,609 × 717,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,799x = 514,962,676,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,962,676,881/330,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,723.80
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