Finding the Third Proportional to 800,408 and 1,125,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,408 and 1,125,732 is: 1,583,283.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,408 : 1,125,732 = 1,125,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,408/1,125,732 = 1,125,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,408x = 1,125,732 × 1,125,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,408x = 1,267,272,535,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,272,535,824/800,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,283.20
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