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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,248 and 1,628,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,248 and 1,628,656 is: 3,535,524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,248 : 1,628,656 = 1,628,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,248/1,628,656 = 1,628,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,248x = 1,628,656 × 1,628,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,248x = 2,652,520,366,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,520,366,336/750,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535,524.74

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