Finding the Third Proportional to 335,123 and 729,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,123 and 729,216 is: 1,586,748.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,123 : 729,216 = 729,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,123/729,216 = 729,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,123x = 729,216 × 729,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,123x = 531,755,974,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,755,974,656/335,123 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,748.67
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