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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,608 and 1,606,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,608 and 1,606,623 is: 3,494,732.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,608 : 1,606,623 = 1,606,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,608/1,606,623 = 1,606,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,608x = 1,606,623 × 1,606,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,608x = 2,581,237,464,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,237,464,129/738,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494,732.61

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