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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,799 and 1,771,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,799 and 1,771,587 is: 4,180,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,799 : 1,771,587 = 1,771,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,799/1,771,587 = 1,771,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,799x = 1,771,587 × 1,771,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,799x = 3,138,520,498,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,520,498,569/750,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180,240.65

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