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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,884 and 1,595,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,884 and 1,595,641 is: 3,445,832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,884 : 1,595,641 = 1,595,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,884/1,595,641 = 1,595,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,884x = 1,595,641 × 1,595,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,884x = 2,546,070,200,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,070,200,881/738,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445,832.09

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