Finding the Third Proportional to 731,129 and 1,692,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 731,129 and 1,692,438 is: 3,917,703.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,129 : 1,692,438 = 1,692,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,129/1,692,438 = 1,692,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,129x = 1,692,438 × 1,692,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,129x = 2,864,346,383,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,864,346,383,844/731,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,917,703.15
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