Finding the Third Proportional to 330,826 and 717,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,826 and 717,663 is: 1,556,831.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,826 : 717,663 = 717,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,826/717,663 = 717,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,826x = 717,663 × 717,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,826x = 515,040,181,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,040,181,569/330,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,831.03
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