Finding the Third Proportional to 336,914 and 729,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,914 and 729,849 is: 1,581,055.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,914 : 729,849 = 729,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,914/729,849 = 729,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,914x = 729,849 × 729,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,914x = 532,679,562,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,679,562,801/336,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,581,055.00
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