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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,867 and 1,595,614.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,867 and 1,595,614.50 is: 3,445,796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,867 : 1,595,614.50 = 1,595,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,867/1,595,614.50 = 1,595,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,867x = 1,595,614.50 × 1,595,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,867x = 2,545,985,632,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,985,632,610.25/738,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445,796.92

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