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Finding the Third Proportional to 732,954 and 1,591,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 732,954 and 1,591,242 is: 3,454,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,954 : 1,591,242 = 1,591,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,954/1,591,242 = 1,591,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,954x = 1,591,242 × 1,591,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,954x = 2,532,051,102,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,051,102,564/732,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454,583.92

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