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Finding the Third Proportional to 748,628 and 1,623,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 748,628 and 1,623,368 is: 3,520,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,628 : 1,623,368 = 1,623,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,628/1,623,368 = 1,623,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,628x = 1,623,368 × 1,623,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,628x = 2,635,323,663,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,323,663,424/748,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520,204.51

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