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Finding the Third Proportional to 732,955.50 and 1,591,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 732,955.50 and 1,591,245 is: 3,454,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,955.50 : 1,591,245 = 1,591,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,955.50/1,591,245 = 1,591,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,955.50x = 1,591,245 × 1,591,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,955.50x = 2,532,060,650,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,060,650,025/732,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454,589.88

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