Finding the Third Proportional to 870,120 and 1,225,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 870,120 and 1,225,344 is: 1,725,587.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870,120 : 1,225,344 = 1,225,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870,120/1,225,344 = 1,225,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870,120x = 1,225,344 × 1,225,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870,120x = 1,501,467,918,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,467,918,336/870,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,725,587.18
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