Finding the Third Proportional to 330,880 and 717,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,880 and 717,744 is: 1,556,928.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,880 : 717,744 = 717,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,880/717,744 = 717,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,880x = 717,744 × 717,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,880x = 515,156,449,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,156,449,536/330,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,556,928.34
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