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Finding the Third Proportional to 803,901 and 1,673,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 803,901 and 1,673,955 is: 3,485,659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,901 : 1,673,955 = 1,673,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,901/1,673,955 = 1,673,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,901x = 1,673,955 × 1,673,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,901x = 2,802,125,342,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,125,342,025/803,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485,659.73

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