Finding the Third Proportional to 730,986 and 1,129,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,986 and 1,129,680 is: 1,745,829.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,986 : 1,129,680 = 1,129,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,986/1,129,680 = 1,129,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,986x = 1,129,680 × 1,129,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,986x = 1,276,176,902,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,176,902,400/730,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,829.47
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