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Finding the Third Proportional to 751,293 and 1,670,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 751,293 and 1,670,562 is: 3,714,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,293 : 1,670,562 = 1,670,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,293/1,670,562 = 1,670,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,293x = 1,670,562 × 1,670,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,293x = 2,790,777,395,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,777,395,844/751,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714,632.50

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