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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,600 and 802,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,600 and 802,887 is: 1,892,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,600 : 802,887 = 802,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,600/802,887 = 802,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,600x = 802,887 × 802,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,600x = 644,627,534,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,627,534,769/340,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892,623.41

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