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Finding the Third Proportional to 717,608 and 1,538,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 717,608 and 1,538,248 is: 3,297,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,608 : 1,538,248 = 1,538,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,608/1,538,248 = 1,538,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,608x = 1,538,248 × 1,538,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,608x = 2,366,206,909,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,206,909,504/717,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297,353.02

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