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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,075 and 1,617,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,075 and 1,617,426 is: 3,487,740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,075 : 1,617,426 = 1,617,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,075/1,617,426 = 1,617,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,075x = 1,617,426 × 1,617,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,075x = 2,616,066,865,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,066,865,476/750,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487,740.38

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