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Finding the Third Proportional to 747,683 and 1,644,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 747,683 and 1,644,892 is: 3,618,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,683 : 1,644,892 = 1,644,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,683/1,644,892 = 1,644,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,683x = 1,644,892 × 1,644,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,683x = 2,705,669,691,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,669,691,664/747,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618,739.08

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