Finding the Third Proportional to 730,086 and 1,696,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,086 and 1,696,191 is: 3,940,719.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,086 : 1,696,191 = 1,696,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,086/1,696,191 = 1,696,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,086x = 1,696,191 × 1,696,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,086x = 2,877,063,908,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,877,063,908,481/730,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,940,719.19
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