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Finding the Third Proportional to 738,947.81 and 1,591,847.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 738,947.81 and 1,591,847.44 is: 3,429,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,947.81 : 1,591,847.44 = 1,591,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,947.81/1,591,847.44 = 1,591,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,947.81x = 1,591,847.44 × 1,591,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,947.81x = 2,533,978,264,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,978,264,275.32/738,947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429,170.80

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