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Finding the Third Proportional to 804,237 and 1,674,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 804,237 and 1,674,624 is: 3,486,988.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,237 : 1,674,624 = 1,674,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,237/1,674,624 = 1,674,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,237x = 1,674,624 × 1,674,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,237x = 2,804,365,541,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,365,541,376/804,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486,988.96

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