Finding the Third Proportional to 330,982 and 511,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,982 and 511,446 is: 790,305.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,982 : 511,446 = 511,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,982/511,446 = 511,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,982x = 511,446 × 511,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,982x = 261,577,010,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,577,010,916/330,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,305.85
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