Finding the Third Proportional to 800,820 and 1,078,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,820 and 1,078,650 is: 1,452,868.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,820 : 1,078,650 = 1,078,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,820/1,078,650 = 1,078,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,820x = 1,078,650 × 1,078,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,820x = 1,163,485,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,163,485,822,500/800,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,868.09
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