Finding the Third Proportional to 330,983 and 714,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,983 and 714,439 is: 1,542,142.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,983 : 714,439 = 714,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,983/714,439 = 714,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,983x = 714,439 × 714,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,983x = 510,423,084,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,423,084,721/330,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,142.90
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