Finding the Third Proportional to 734,208 and 1,129,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,208 and 1,129,344 is: 1,737,134.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,208 : 1,129,344 = 1,129,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,208/1,129,344 = 1,129,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,208x = 1,129,344 × 1,129,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,208x = 1,275,417,870,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,417,870,336/734,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,134.26
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