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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,343.50 and 1,618,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,343.50 and 1,618,785 is: 3,492,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,343.50 : 1,618,785 = 1,618,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,343.50/1,618,785 = 1,618,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,343.50x = 1,618,785 × 1,618,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,343.50x = 2,620,464,876,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,464,876,225/750,343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492,353.67

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