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Finding the Third Proportional to 855,976 and 1,807,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 855,976 and 1,807,448 is: 3,816,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,976 : 1,807,448 = 1,807,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,976/1,807,448 = 1,807,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,976x = 1,807,448 × 1,807,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,976x = 3,266,868,272,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,868,272,704/855,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816,541.90

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