Finding the Third Proportional to 335,017 and 729,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,017 and 729,083 is: 1,586,671.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,017 : 729,083 = 729,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,017/729,083 = 729,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,017x = 729,083 × 729,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,017x = 531,562,020,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,562,020,889/335,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,671.78
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