Finding the Third Proportional to 330,958 and 714,404
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,958 and 714,404 is: 1,542,108.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,958 : 714,404 = 714,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,958/714,404 = 714,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,958x = 714,404 × 714,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,958x = 510,373,075,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,373,075,216/330,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,108.29
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