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Finding the Third Proportional to 751,183.88 and 1,591,756.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 751,183.88 and 1,591,756.31 is: 3,372,926.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,183.88 : 1,591,756.31 = 1,591,756.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,183.88/1,591,756.31 = 1,591,756.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,183.88x = 1,591,756.31 × 1,591,756.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,183.88x = 2,533,688,158,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,688,158,383.60/751,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372,926.71

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