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Finding the Third Proportional to 804,541 and 1,675,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 804,541 and 1,675,238 is: 3,488,227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,541 : 1,675,238 = 1,675,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,541/1,675,238 = 1,675,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,541x = 1,675,238 × 1,675,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,541x = 2,806,422,356,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,422,356,644/804,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488,227.89

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