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Finding the Third Proportional to 741,423 and 1,618,165.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 741,423 and 1,618,165.50 is: 3,531,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,423 : 1,618,165.50 = 1,618,165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,423/1,618,165.50 = 1,618,165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,423x = 1,618,165.50 × 1,618,165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,423x = 2,618,459,585,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,459,585,390.25/741,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531,667.60

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