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Finding the Third Proportional to 802,631 and 1,737,576

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Solution

The third proportional to 802,631 and 1,737,576 is: 3,761,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,631 : 1,737,576 = 1,737,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,631/1,737,576 = 1,737,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,631x = 1,737,576 × 1,737,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,631x = 3,019,170,355,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,170,355,776/802,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761,592.01

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