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Finding the Third Proportional to 792,042 and 1,682,254.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 792,042 and 1,682,254.50 is: 3,573,017.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,042 : 1,682,254.50 = 1,682,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,042/1,682,254.50 = 1,682,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,042x = 1,682,254.50 × 1,682,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,042x = 2,829,980,202,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,980,202,770.25/792,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573,017.85

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