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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,168 and 1,744,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,168 and 1,744,129 is: 3,801,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,168 : 1,744,129 = 1,744,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,168/1,744,129 = 1,744,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,168x = 1,744,129 × 1,744,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,168x = 3,041,985,968,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,985,968,641/800,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801,684.11

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