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Finding the Third Proportional to 747,670 and 1,644,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 747,670 and 1,644,804 is: 3,618,414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,670 : 1,644,804 = 1,644,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,670/1,644,804 = 1,644,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,670x = 1,644,804 × 1,644,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,670x = 2,705,380,198,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,380,198,416/747,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618,414.81

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