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Finding the Third Proportional to 732,957 and 1,591,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 732,957 and 1,591,250 is: 3,454,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,957 : 1,591,250 = 1,591,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,957/1,591,250 = 1,591,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,957x = 1,591,250 × 1,591,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,957x = 2,532,076,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,076,562,500/732,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454,604.52

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