Finding the Third Proportional to 807,582 and 1,251,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 807,582 and 1,251,075 is: 1,938,117.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807,582 : 1,251,075 = 1,251,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807,582/1,251,075 = 1,251,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807,582x = 1,251,075 × 1,251,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807,582x = 1,565,188,655,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,188,655,625/807,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,938,117.31
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