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Finding the Third Proportional to 751,185 and 1,591,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 751,185 and 1,591,755 is: 3,372,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,185 : 1,591,755 = 1,591,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,185/1,591,755 = 1,591,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,185x = 1,591,755 × 1,591,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,185x = 2,533,683,980,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,683,980,025/751,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372,916.10

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