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Finding the Third Proportional to 728,244 and 1,485,398.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 728,244 and 1,485,398.25 is: 3,029,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,244 : 1,485,398.25 = 1,485,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,244/1,485,398.25 = 1,485,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,244x = 1,485,398.25 × 1,485,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,244x = 2,206,407,961,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,407,961,103.06/728,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029,764.70

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