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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,635 and 1,617,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,635 and 1,617,910 is: 3,487,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,635 : 1,617,910 = 1,617,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,635/1,617,910 = 1,617,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,635x = 1,617,910 × 1,617,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,635x = 2,617,632,768,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,632,768,100/750,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487,224.51

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