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Finding the Third Proportional to 747,729 and 1,630,795.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 747,729 and 1,630,795.50 is: 3,556,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,729 : 1,630,795.50 = 1,630,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,729/1,630,795.50 = 1,630,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,729x = 1,630,795.50 × 1,630,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,729x = 2,659,493,962,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,493,962,820.25/747,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556,761.83

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