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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,933.75 and 1,588,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,933.75 and 1,588,374 is: 3,414,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,933.75 : 1,588,374 = 1,588,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,933.75/1,588,374 = 1,588,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,933.75x = 1,588,374 × 1,588,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,933.75x = 2,522,931,963,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,931,963,876/738,933.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414,287.09

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