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Finding the Third Proportional to 752,756 and 1,614,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 752,756 and 1,614,664 is: 3,463,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,756 : 1,614,664 = 1,614,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,756/1,614,664 = 1,614,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,756x = 1,614,664 × 1,614,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,756x = 2,607,139,832,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,139,832,896/752,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463,459.39

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