Finding the Third Proportional to 335,727 and 686,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,727 and 686,961 is: 1,405,652.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,727 : 686,961 = 686,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,727/686,961 = 686,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,727x = 686,961 × 686,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,727x = 471,915,415,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,915,415,521/335,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,405,652.26
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