Finding the Third Proportional to 330,965 and 511,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,965 and 511,425 is: 790,281.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,965 : 511,425 = 511,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,965/511,425 = 511,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,965x = 511,425 × 511,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,965x = 261,555,530,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,555,530,625/330,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,281.54
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