Finding the Third Proportional to 330,930 and 700,861.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,930 and 700,861.50 is: 1,484,322.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,930 : 700,861.50 = 700,861.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,930/700,861.50 = 700,861.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,930x = 700,861.50 × 700,861.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,930x = 491,206,842,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,206,842,182.25/330,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,484,322.49
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