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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,706 and 1,771,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,706 and 1,771,389 is: 4,179,824.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,706 : 1,771,389 = 1,771,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,706/1,771,389 = 1,771,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,706x = 1,771,389 × 1,771,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,706x = 3,137,818,989,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,818,989,321/750,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179,824.04

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