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Finding the Third Proportional to 747,713 and 1,630,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 747,713 and 1,630,762 is: 3,556,691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,713 : 1,630,762 = 1,630,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,713/1,630,762 = 1,630,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,713x = 1,630,762 × 1,630,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,713x = 2,659,384,700,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,384,700,644/747,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556,691.81

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