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Finding the Third Proportional to 736,966.69 and 1,562,505.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 736,966.69 and 1,562,505.75 is: 3,312,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,966.69 : 1,562,505.75 = 1,562,505.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,966.69/1,562,505.75 = 1,562,505.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,966.69x = 1,562,505.75 × 1,562,505.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,966.69x = 2,441,424,218,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,424,218,783.06/736,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312,801.32

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