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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,569.50 and 1,531,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,569.50 and 1,531,703 is: 3,125,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,569.50 : 1,531,703 = 1,531,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,569.50/1,531,703 = 1,531,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,569.50x = 1,531,703 × 1,531,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,569.50x = 2,346,114,080,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,114,080,209/750,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125,778.60

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