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Finding the Third Proportional to 801,711 and 1,669,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 801,711 and 1,669,761 is: 3,477,689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,711 : 1,669,761 = 1,669,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,711/1,669,761 = 1,669,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,711x = 1,669,761 × 1,669,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,711x = 2,788,101,797,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,101,797,121/801,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477,689.34

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