Finding the Third Proportional to 804,324 and 1,125,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,324 and 1,125,015 is: 1,573,568.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,324 : 1,125,015 = 1,125,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,324/1,125,015 = 1,125,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,324x = 1,125,015 × 1,125,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,324x = 1,265,658,750,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,658,750,225/804,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,573,568.30
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