Finding the Third Proportional to 880,711 and 1,225,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 880,711 and 1,225,450 is: 1,705,131.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
880,711 : 1,225,450 = 1,225,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
880,711/1,225,450 = 1,225,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
880,711x = 1,225,450 × 1,225,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
880,711x = 1,501,727,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,727,702,500/880,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,705,131.08
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