Finding the Third Proportional to 335,660 and 729,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,660 and 729,756 is: 1,586,557.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,660 : 729,756 = 729,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,660/729,756 = 729,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,660x = 729,756 × 729,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,660x = 532,543,819,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,543,819,536/335,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,557.29
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