Finding the Third Proportional to 800,257 and 1,200,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,257 and 1,200,415 is: 1,800,666.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,257 : 1,200,415 = 1,200,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,257/1,200,415 = 1,200,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,257x = 1,200,415 × 1,200,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,257x = 1,440,996,172,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,440,996,172,225/800,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,800,666.75
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