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Finding the Third Proportional to 802,599 and 1,671,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 802,599 and 1,671,627 is: 3,481,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,599 : 1,671,627 = 1,671,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,599/1,671,627 = 1,671,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,599x = 1,671,627 × 1,671,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,599x = 2,794,336,827,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,336,827,129/802,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481,610.15

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