Finding the Third Proportional to 330,909 and 465,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,909 and 465,987 is: 656,204.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,909 : 465,987 = 465,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,909/465,987 = 465,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,909x = 465,987 × 465,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,909x = 217,143,884,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,143,884,169/330,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,204.23
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