Finding the Third Proportional to 730,972 and 1,125,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,972 and 1,125,004 is: 1,731,439.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,972 : 1,125,004 = 1,125,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,972/1,125,004 = 1,125,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,972x = 1,125,004 × 1,125,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,972x = 1,265,634,000,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,634,000,016/730,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,439.78
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