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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,370 and 1,889,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,370 and 1,889,316 is: 4,459,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,370 : 1,889,316 = 1,889,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,370/1,889,316 = 1,889,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,370x = 1,889,316 × 1,889,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,370x = 3,569,514,947,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,514,947,856/800,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459,831.01

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