Finding the Third Proportional to 330,924 and 714,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,924 and 714,338 is: 1,541,981.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,924 : 714,338 = 714,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,924/714,338 = 714,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,924x = 714,338 × 714,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,924x = 510,278,778,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,278,778,244/330,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,541,981.78
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