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Finding the Third Proportional to 803,265 and 1,713,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 803,265 and 1,713,282 is: 3,654,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,265 : 1,713,282 = 1,713,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,265/1,713,282 = 1,713,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,265x = 1,713,282 × 1,713,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,265x = 2,935,335,211,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,335,211,524/803,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654,255.09

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