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Finding the Third Proportional to 712,881 and 1,484,755.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 712,881 and 1,484,755.31 is: 3,092,379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,881 : 1,484,755.31 = 1,484,755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,881/1,484,755.31 = 1,484,755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,881x = 1,484,755.31 × 1,484,755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,881x = 2,204,498,337,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,498,337,996.97/712,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092,379.15

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