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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,876 and 1,591,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,876 and 1,591,734 is: 3,429,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,876 : 1,591,734 = 1,591,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,876/1,591,734 = 1,591,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,876x = 1,591,734 × 1,591,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,876x = 2,533,617,126,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,617,126,756/738,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429,015.32

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