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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,775.88 and 1,619,649.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,775.88 and 1,619,649.75 is: 3,494,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,775.88 : 1,619,649.75 = 1,619,649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,775.88/1,619,649.75 = 1,619,649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,775.88x = 1,619,649.75 × 1,619,649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,775.88x = 2,623,265,312,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,265,312,675.06/750,775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494,072.47

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