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Finding the Third Proportional to 719,855 and 1,666,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 719,855 and 1,666,509 is: 3,858,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,855 : 1,666,509 = 1,666,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,855/1,666,509 = 1,666,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,855x = 1,666,509 × 1,666,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,855x = 2,777,252,247,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,252,247,081/719,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858,071.76

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