Finding the Third Proportional to 335,000 and 729,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,000 and 729,050 is: 1,586,608.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,000 : 729,050 = 729,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,000/729,050 = 729,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,000x = 729,050 × 729,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,000x = 531,513,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,513,902,500/335,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,608.66
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