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Finding the Third Proportional to 742,901 and 1,628,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 742,901 and 1,628,207 is: 3,568,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,901 : 1,628,207 = 1,628,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,901/1,628,207 = 1,628,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,901x = 1,628,207 × 1,628,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,901x = 2,651,058,034,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,058,034,849/742,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568,521.29

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