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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,432 and 1,640,992.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,432 and 1,640,992.50 is: 3,588,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,432 : 1,640,992.50 = 1,640,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,432/1,640,992.50 = 1,640,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,432x = 1,640,992.50 × 1,640,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,432x = 2,692,856,385,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,856,385,056.25/750,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588,408.26

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