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Finding the Third Proportional to 717,832 and 1,577,175.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 717,832 and 1,577,175.50 is: 3,465,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,832 : 1,577,175.50 = 1,577,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,832/1,577,175.50 = 1,577,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,832x = 1,577,175.50 × 1,577,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,832x = 2,487,482,557,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,482,557,800.25/717,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465,271.20

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