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Finding the Third Proportional to 802,629 and 1,737,571.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 802,629 and 1,737,571.50 is: 3,761,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,629 : 1,737,571.50 = 1,737,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,629/1,737,571.50 = 1,737,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,629x = 1,737,571.50 × 1,737,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,629x = 3,019,154,717,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,154,717,612.25/802,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761,581.90

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