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Finding the Third Proportional to 747,228 and 1,547,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 747,228 and 1,547,625 is: 3,205,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,228 : 1,547,625 = 1,547,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,228/1,547,625 = 1,547,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,228x = 1,547,625 × 1,547,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,228x = 2,395,143,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,143,140,625/747,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205,371.24

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