Finding the Third Proportional to 333,990 and 679,639.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,990 and 679,639.50 is: 1,383,005.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,990 : 679,639.50 = 679,639.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,990/679,639.50 = 679,639.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,990x = 679,639.50 × 679,639.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,990x = 461,909,849,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,909,849,960.25/333,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,005.03
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