Finding the Third Proportional to 731,006 and 1,096,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 731,006 and 1,096,509 is: 1,644,763.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,006 : 1,096,509 = 1,096,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,006/1,096,509 = 1,096,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,006x = 1,096,509 × 1,096,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,006x = 1,202,331,987,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,202,331,987,081/731,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,644,763.50
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