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Finding the Third Proportional to 741,393 and 1,618,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 741,393 and 1,618,704 is: 3,534,161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,393 : 1,618,704 = 1,618,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,393/1,618,704 = 1,618,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,393x = 1,618,704 × 1,618,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,393x = 2,620,202,639,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,202,639,616/741,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534,161.56

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