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Finding the Third Proportional to 801,924.50 and 1,660,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 801,924.50 and 1,660,688 is: 3,439,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,924.50 : 1,660,688 = 1,660,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,924.50/1,660,688 = 1,660,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,924.50x = 1,660,688 × 1,660,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,924.50x = 2,757,884,633,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,884,633,344/801,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439,082.65

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