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Finding the Third Proportional to 747,699 and 1,644,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 747,699 and 1,644,855 is: 3,618,498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,699 : 1,644,855 = 1,644,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,699/1,644,855 = 1,644,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,699x = 1,644,855 × 1,644,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,699x = 2,705,547,971,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,547,971,025/747,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618,498.85

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