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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,907 and 1,588,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,907 and 1,588,306 is: 3,414,118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,907 : 1,588,306 = 1,588,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,907/1,588,306 = 1,588,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,907x = 1,588,306 × 1,588,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,907x = 2,522,715,949,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,715,949,636/738,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414,118.35

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