Finding the Third Proportional to 333,390 and 718,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,390 and 718,897 is: 1,550,175.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,390 : 718,897 = 718,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,390/718,897 = 718,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,390x = 718,897 × 718,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,390x = 516,812,896,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,812,896,609/333,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,175.16
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