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Finding the Third Proportional to 803,217 and 1,689,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 803,217 and 1,689,266 is: 3,552,738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,217 : 1,689,266 = 1,689,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,217/1,689,266 = 1,689,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,217x = 1,689,266 × 1,689,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,217x = 2,853,619,618,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,619,618,756/803,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552,738.08

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