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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,265 and 1,525,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,265 and 1,525,399 is: 3,257,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,265 : 1,525,399 = 1,525,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,265/1,525,399 = 1,525,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,265x = 1,525,399 × 1,525,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,265x = 2,326,842,109,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,842,109,201/714,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257,673.43

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