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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,140 and 1,614,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,140 and 1,614,138 is: 3,529,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,140 : 1,614,138 = 1,614,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,140/1,614,138 = 1,614,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,140x = 1,614,138 × 1,614,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,140x = 2,605,441,483,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,441,483,044/738,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529,738.92

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