Finding the Third Proportional to 804,872 and 1,128,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,872 and 1,128,100 is: 1,581,132.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,872 : 1,128,100 = 1,128,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,872/1,128,100 = 1,128,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,872x = 1,128,100 × 1,128,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,872x = 1,272,609,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,272,609,610,000/804,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,581,132.91
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