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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,066 and 1,617,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,066 and 1,617,411 is: 3,487,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,066 : 1,617,411 = 1,617,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,066/1,617,411 = 1,617,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,066x = 1,617,411 × 1,617,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,066x = 2,616,018,342,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,018,342,921/750,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487,717.54

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