Finding the Third Proportional to 725,230 and 1,019,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,230 and 1,019,481 is: 1,433,119.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,230 : 1,019,481 = 1,019,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,230/1,019,481 = 1,019,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,230x = 1,019,481 × 1,019,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,230x = 1,039,341,509,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,341,509,361/725,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,433,119.85
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