Finding the Third Proportional to 334,264 and 729,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,264 and 729,504 is: 1,592,083.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,264 : 729,504 = 729,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,264/729,504 = 729,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,264x = 729,504 × 729,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,264x = 532,176,086,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,176,086,016/334,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,592,083.16
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