Finding the Third Proportional to 330,876 and 724,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,876 and 724,769 is: 1,587,573.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,876 : 724,769 = 724,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,876/724,769 = 724,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,876x = 724,769 × 724,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,876x = 525,290,103,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,290,103,361/330,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,573.90
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