Finding the Third Proportional to 727,138 and 1,521,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,138 and 1,521,092 is: 3,181,955.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,138 : 1,521,092 = 1,521,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,138/1,521,092 = 1,521,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,138x = 1,521,092 × 1,521,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,138x = 2,313,720,872,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,313,720,872,464/727,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,181,955.66
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