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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,098 and 1,614,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,098 and 1,614,540 is: 3,531,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,098 : 1,614,540 = 1,614,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,098/1,614,540 = 1,614,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,098x = 1,614,540 × 1,614,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,098x = 2,606,739,411,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,739,411,600/738,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531,698.25

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