Finding the Third Proportional to 353,454 and 727,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,454 and 727,644 is: 1,497,976.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,454 : 727,644 = 727,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,454/727,644 = 727,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,454x = 727,644 × 727,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,454x = 529,465,790,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,465,790,736/353,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,497,976.51
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