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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,904 and 1,588,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,904 and 1,588,313 is: 3,414,162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,904 : 1,588,313 = 1,588,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,904/1,588,313 = 1,588,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,904x = 1,588,313 × 1,588,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,904x = 2,522,738,185,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,738,185,969/738,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414,162.31

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