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Finding the Third Proportional to 855,912 and 1,807,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 855,912 and 1,807,305 is: 3,816,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,912 : 1,807,305 = 1,807,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,912/1,807,305 = 1,807,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,912x = 1,807,305 × 1,807,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,912x = 3,266,351,363,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,351,363,025/855,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816,223.35

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