Finding the Third Proportional to 731,014 and 1,096,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 731,014 and 1,096,517 is: 1,644,769.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,014 : 1,096,517 = 1,096,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,014/1,096,517 = 1,096,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,014x = 1,096,517 × 1,096,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,014x = 1,202,349,531,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,202,349,531,289/731,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,644,769.50
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