Finding the Third Proportional to 339,909 and 727,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,909 and 727,914 is: 1,558,825.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,909 : 727,914 = 727,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,909/727,914 = 727,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,909x = 727,914 × 727,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,909x = 529,858,791,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,858,791,396/339,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,558,825.43
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