Finding the Third Proportional to 335,556 and 728,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,556 and 728,352 is: 1,580,948.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,556 : 728,352 = 728,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,556/728,352 = 728,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,556x = 728,352 × 728,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,556x = 530,496,635,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,496,635,904/335,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,948.15
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