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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,323 and 1,889,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,323 and 1,889,208 is: 4,459,583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,323 : 1,889,208 = 1,889,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,323/1,889,208 = 1,889,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,323x = 1,889,208 × 1,889,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,323x = 3,569,106,867,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,106,867,264/800,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459,583.03

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