Finding the Third Proportional to 805,572 and 1,129,261.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 805,572 and 1,129,261.50 is: 1,583,013.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805,572 : 1,129,261.50 = 1,129,261.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805,572/1,129,261.50 = 1,129,261.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805,572x = 1,129,261.50 × 1,129,261.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805,572x = 1,275,231,535,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,231,535,382.25/805,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,013.73
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