Finding the Third Proportional to 333,492 and 730,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,492 and 730,230 is: 1,598,946.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,492 : 730,230 = 730,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,492/730,230 = 730,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,492x = 730,230 × 730,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,492x = 533,235,852,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,235,852,900/333,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,946.46
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