Finding the Third Proportional to 728,206 and 1,130,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,206 and 1,130,648 is: 1,755,498.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,206 : 1,130,648 = 1,130,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,206/1,130,648 = 1,130,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,206x = 1,130,648 × 1,130,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,206x = 1,278,364,899,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,364,899,904/728,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,498.99
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