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Finding the Third Proportional to 752,139 and 1,609,246.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 752,139 and 1,609,246.50 is: 3,443,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,139 : 1,609,246.50 = 1,609,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,139/1,609,246.50 = 1,609,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,139x = 1,609,246.50 × 1,609,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,139x = 2,589,674,297,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,674,297,762.25/752,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443,079.40

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