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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,206 and 1,609,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,206 and 1,609,820 is: 3,510,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,206 : 1,609,820 = 1,609,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,206/1,609,820 = 1,609,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,206x = 1,609,820 × 1,609,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,206x = 2,591,520,432,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,520,432,400/738,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510,565.39

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