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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,167.50 and 1,737,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,167.50 and 1,737,711 is: 3,773,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,167.50 : 1,737,711 = 1,737,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,167.50/1,737,711 = 1,737,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,167.50x = 1,737,711 × 1,737,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,167.50x = 3,019,639,519,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,639,519,521/800,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773,759.27

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