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Finding the Third Proportional to 752,926 and 1,621,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 752,926 and 1,621,196 is: 3,490,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,926 : 1,621,196 = 1,621,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,926/1,621,196 = 1,621,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,926x = 1,621,196 × 1,621,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,926x = 2,628,276,470,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,276,470,416/752,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490,750.05

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