Finding the Third Proportional to 807,665 and 1,250,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 807,665 and 1,250,441 is: 1,935,954.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807,665 : 1,250,441 = 1,250,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807,665/1,250,441 = 1,250,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807,665x = 1,250,441 × 1,250,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807,665x = 1,563,602,694,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,602,694,481/807,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,954.50
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