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Finding the Third Proportional to 803,763 and 1,718,030.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 803,763 and 1,718,030.25 is: 3,672,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,763 : 1,718,030.25 = 1,718,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,763/1,718,030.25 = 1,718,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,763x = 1,718,030.25 × 1,718,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,763x = 2,951,627,939,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,627,939,915.06/803,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672,261.52

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