Finding the Third Proportional to 330,927 and 714,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,927 and 714,342 is: 1,541,985.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,927 : 714,342 = 714,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,927/714,342 = 714,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,927x = 714,342 × 714,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,927x = 510,284,492,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,284,492,964/330,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,541,985.07
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