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Finding the Third Proportional to 717,949 and 1,566,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 717,949 and 1,566,290 is: 3,417,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,949 : 1,566,290 = 1,566,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,949/1,566,290 = 1,566,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,949x = 1,566,290 × 1,566,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,949x = 2,453,264,364,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,264,364,100/717,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417,045.45

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