Finding the Third Proportional to 330,992 and 496,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 330,992 and 496,380 is: 744,408.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,992 : 496,380 = 496,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,992/496,380 = 496,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,992x = 496,380 × 496,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,992x = 246,393,104,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,393,104,400/330,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,408.04
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