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Finding the Third Proportional to 752,158.50 and 1,566,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 752,158.50 and 1,566,525 is: 3,262,610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,158.50 : 1,566,525 = 1,566,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,158.50/1,566,525 = 1,566,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,158.50x = 1,566,525 × 1,566,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,158.50x = 2,454,000,575,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,000,575,625/752,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262,610.97

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