Finding the Third Proportional to 731,624 and 1,125,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 731,624 and 1,125,969 is: 1,732,865.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,624 : 1,125,969 = 1,125,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,624/1,125,969 = 1,125,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,624x = 1,125,969 × 1,125,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,624x = 1,267,806,188,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,806,188,961/731,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,732,865.77
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