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Finding the Third Proportional to 797,966.50 and 1,706,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 797,966.50 and 1,706,525 is: 3,649,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,966.50 : 1,706,525 = 1,706,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,966.50/1,706,525 = 1,706,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,966.50x = 1,706,525 × 1,706,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,966.50x = 2,912,227,575,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,227,575,625/797,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649,561.20

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