Finding the Third Proportional to 800,046 and 1,125,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,046 and 1,125,365 is: 1,582,966.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,046 : 1,125,365 = 1,125,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,046/1,125,365 = 1,125,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,046x = 1,125,365 × 1,125,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,046x = 1,266,446,383,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,446,383,225/800,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,966.96
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