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Finding the Third Proportional to 801,708 and 1,669,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 801,708 and 1,669,755 is: 3,477,677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,708 : 1,669,755 = 1,669,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,708/1,669,755 = 1,669,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,708x = 1,669,755 × 1,669,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,708x = 2,788,081,760,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,081,760,025/801,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477,677.36

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