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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,754 and 1,595,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,754 and 1,595,620 is: 3,446,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,754 : 1,595,620 = 1,595,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,754/1,595,620 = 1,595,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,754x = 1,595,620 × 1,595,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,754x = 2,546,003,184,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,003,184,400/738,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446,347.75

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