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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,191 and 1,642,679.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,191 and 1,642,679.50 is: 3,596,945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,191 : 1,642,679.50 = 1,642,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,191/1,642,679.50 = 1,642,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,191x = 1,642,679.50 × 1,642,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,191x = 2,698,395,939,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,395,939,720.25/750,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596,945.23

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