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Finding the Third Proportional to 751,147.50 and 1,620,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 751,147.50 and 1,620,255 is: 3,494,954.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,147.50 : 1,620,255 = 1,620,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,147.50/1,620,255 = 1,620,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,147.50x = 1,620,255 × 1,620,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,147.50x = 2,625,226,265,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,226,265,025/751,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494,954.41

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