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Finding the Third Proportional to 732,956 and 1,591,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 732,956 and 1,591,248 is: 3,454,600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,956 : 1,591,248 = 1,591,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,956/1,591,248 = 1,591,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,956x = 1,591,248 × 1,591,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,956x = 2,532,070,197,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,070,197,504/732,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454,600.55

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