Finding the Third Proportional to 335,100 and 729,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,100 and 729,174 is: 1,586,674.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,100 : 729,174 = 729,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,100/729,174 = 729,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,100x = 729,174 × 729,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,100x = 531,694,722,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,694,722,276/335,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,674.79
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