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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,914 and 1,591,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,914 and 1,591,819 is: 3,429,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,914 : 1,591,819 = 1,591,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,914/1,591,819 = 1,591,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,914x = 1,591,819 × 1,591,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,914x = 2,533,887,728,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,887,728,761/738,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429,205.20

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