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Finding the Third Proportional to 647,364 and 1,512,033.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 647,364 and 1,512,033.75 is: 3,531,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,364 : 1,512,033.75 = 1,512,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,364/1,512,033.75 = 1,512,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,364x = 1,512,033.75 × 1,512,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,364x = 2,286,246,061,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,246,061,139.06/647,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531,623.73

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