Finding the Third Proportional to 870,006 and 1,225,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,006 and 1,225,176 is: 1,725,340.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,006 : 1,225,176 = 1,225,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,006/1,225,176 = 1,225,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,006x = 1,225,176 × 1,225,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,006x = 1,501,056,230,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,056,230,976/870,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,725,340.09
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