Finding the Third Proportional to 333,207 and 729,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,207 and 729,729 is: 1,598,118.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,207 : 729,729 = 729,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,207/729,729 = 729,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,207x = 729,729 × 729,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,207x = 532,504,413,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,504,413,441/333,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,118.93
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