Finding the Third Proportional to 802,032 and 1,128,442.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,032 and 1,128,442.50 is: 1,587,695.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,032 : 1,128,442.50 = 1,128,442.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,032/1,128,442.50 = 1,128,442.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,032x = 1,128,442.50 × 1,128,442.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,032x = 1,273,382,475,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273,382,475,806.25/802,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,695.35
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