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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,327 and 1,220,817

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,327 and 1,220,817 is: 1,862,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,327 : 1,220,817 = 1,220,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,327/1,220,817 = 1,220,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,327x = 1,220,817 × 1,220,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,327x = 1,490,394,147,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,394,147,489/800,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862,231.50

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