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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,932 and 1,599,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,932 and 1,599,308 is: 3,461,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,932 : 1,599,308 = 1,599,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,932/1,599,308 = 1,599,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,932x = 1,599,308 × 1,599,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,932x = 2,557,786,078,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,786,078,864/738,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461,463.41

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