Finding the Third Proportional to 730,964 and 1,166,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,964 and 1,166,430 is: 1,861,321.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,964 : 1,166,430 = 1,166,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,964/1,166,430 = 1,166,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,964x = 1,166,430 × 1,166,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,964x = 1,360,558,944,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,360,558,944,900/730,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,861,321.41
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