Finding the Third Proportional to 356,598 and 729,591.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,598 and 729,591.75 is: 1,492,728.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,598 : 729,591.75 = 729,591.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,598/729,591.75 = 729,591.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,598x = 729,591.75 × 729,591.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,598x = 532,304,121,668.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,304,121,668.06/356,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,728.85
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