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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,140 and 1,617,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,140 and 1,617,586 is: 3,488,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,140 : 1,617,586 = 1,617,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,140/1,617,586 = 1,617,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,140x = 1,617,586 × 1,617,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,140x = 2,616,584,467,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,584,467,396/750,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488,128.17

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