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Finding the Third Proportional to 732,950 and 1,591,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 732,950 and 1,591,234 is: 3,454,568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,950 : 1,591,234 = 1,591,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,950/1,591,234 = 1,591,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,950x = 1,591,234 × 1,591,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,950x = 2,532,025,642,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,025,642,756/732,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454,568.04

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