Finding the Third Proportional to 800,118 and 1,888,755.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,118 and 1,888,755.75 is: 4,458,590.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,118 : 1,888,755.75 = 1,888,755.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,118/1,888,755.75 = 1,888,755.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,118x = 1,888,755.75 × 1,888,755.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,118x = 3,567,398,283,158.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,567,398,283,158.06/800,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,458,590.21
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