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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,945 and 1,588,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,945 and 1,588,396 is: 3,414,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,945 : 1,588,396 = 1,588,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,945/1,588,396 = 1,588,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,945x = 1,588,396 × 1,588,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,945x = 2,523,001,852,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,001,852,816/738,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414,329.69

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