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Finding the Third Proportional to 751,233 and 1,771,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 751,233 and 1,771,599 is: 4,177,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,233 : 1,771,599 = 1,771,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,233/1,771,599 = 1,771,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,233x = 1,771,599 × 1,771,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,233x = 3,138,563,016,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,563,016,801/751,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177,882.25

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