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Finding the Third Proportional to 803,669 and 1,719,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 803,669 and 1,719,192 is: 3,677,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,669 : 1,719,192 = 1,719,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,669/1,719,192 = 1,719,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,669x = 1,719,192 × 1,719,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,669x = 2,955,621,132,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,621,132,864/803,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677,659.75

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