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Finding the Third Proportional to 747,057 and 1,583,891.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 747,057 and 1,583,891.50 is: 3,358,127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,057 : 1,583,891.50 = 1,583,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,057/1,583,891.50 = 1,583,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,057x = 1,583,891.50 × 1,583,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,057x = 2,508,712,283,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,712,283,772.25/747,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358,127.00

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