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Finding the Third Proportional to 801,696 and 1,669,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 801,696 and 1,669,731 is: 3,477,629.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,696 : 1,669,731 = 1,669,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,696/1,669,731 = 1,669,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,696x = 1,669,731 × 1,669,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,696x = 2,788,001,612,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,001,612,361/801,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477,629.44

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