Finding the Third Proportional to 800,314 and 1,220,797.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,314 and 1,220,797.50 is: 1,862,202.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,314 : 1,220,797.50 = 1,220,797.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,314/1,220,797.50 = 1,220,797.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,314x = 1,220,797.50 × 1,220,797.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,314x = 1,490,346,536,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,346,536,006.25/800,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,862,202.26
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