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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,906 and 1,423,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,906 and 1,423,748 is: 2,530,956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,906 : 1,423,748 = 1,423,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,906/1,423,748 = 1,423,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,906x = 1,423,748 × 1,423,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,906x = 2,027,058,367,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,058,367,504/800,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530,956.65

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