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Finding the Third Proportional to 717,606 and 1,538,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 717,606 and 1,538,244 is: 3,297,345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,606 : 1,538,244 = 1,538,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,606/1,538,244 = 1,538,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,606x = 1,538,244 × 1,538,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,606x = 2,366,194,603,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,194,603,536/717,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297,345.07

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