Finding the Third Proportional to 731,202 and 1,129,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 731,202 and 1,129,994 is: 1,746,284.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,202 : 1,129,994 = 1,129,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,202/1,129,994 = 1,129,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,202x = 1,129,994 × 1,129,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,202x = 1,276,886,440,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,886,440,036/731,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,746,284.12
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