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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,145 and 1,238,125.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,145 and 1,238,125.50 is: 1,915,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,145 : 1,238,125.50 = 1,238,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,145/1,238,125.50 = 1,238,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,145x = 1,238,125.50 × 1,238,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,145x = 1,532,954,753,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,954,753,750.25/800,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915,846.20

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