Finding the Third Proportional to 734,031 and 1,122,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,031 and 1,122,987 is: 1,718,047.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,031 : 1,122,987 = 1,122,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,031/1,122,987 = 1,122,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,031x = 1,122,987 × 1,122,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,031x = 1,261,099,802,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,261,099,802,169/734,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,718,047.06
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