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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,907 and 1,703,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,907 and 1,703,547 is: 3,623,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,907 : 1,703,547 = 1,703,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,907/1,703,547 = 1,703,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,907x = 1,703,547 × 1,703,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,907x = 2,902,072,381,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,072,381,209/800,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623,482.35

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