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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,723 and 1,537,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,723 and 1,537,093 is: 3,371,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,723 : 1,537,093 = 1,537,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,723/1,537,093 = 1,537,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,723x = 1,537,093 × 1,537,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,723x = 2,362,654,890,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,654,890,649/700,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371,738.75

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