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Finding the Third Proportional to 801,394 and 1,692,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 801,394 and 1,692,212 is: 3,573,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,394 : 1,692,212 = 1,692,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,394/1,692,212 = 1,692,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,394x = 1,692,212 × 1,692,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,394x = 2,863,581,452,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,581,452,944/801,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573,250.43

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