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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,314 and 1,220,797.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,314 and 1,220,797.50 is: 1,862,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,314 : 1,220,797.50 = 1,220,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,314/1,220,797.50 = 1,220,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,314x = 1,220,797.50 × 1,220,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,314x = 1,490,346,536,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,346,536,006.25/800,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862,202.26

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