Finding the Third Proportional to 730,973 and 1,125,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,973 and 1,125,005 is: 1,731,440.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,973 : 1,125,005 = 1,125,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,973/1,125,005 = 1,125,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,973x = 1,125,005 × 1,125,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,973x = 1,265,636,250,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,636,250,025/730,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,440.49
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