Finding the Third Proportional to 330,987 and 714,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,987 and 714,447 is: 1,542,158.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,987 : 714,447 = 714,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,987/714,447 = 714,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,987x = 714,447 × 714,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,987x = 510,434,515,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,434,515,809/330,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,158.80
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