Finding the Third Proportional to 330,801 and 486,512.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,801 and 486,512.25 is: 715,518.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,801 : 486,512.25 = 486,512.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,801/486,512.25 = 486,512.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,801x = 486,512.25 × 486,512.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,801x = 236,694,169,400.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,694,169,400.06/330,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,518.30
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