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Finding the Third Proportional to 752,995.50 and 1,615,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 752,995.50 and 1,615,179 is: 3,464,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,995.50 : 1,615,179 = 1,615,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,995.50/1,615,179 = 1,615,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,995.50x = 1,615,179 × 1,615,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,995.50x = 2,608,803,202,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,803,202,041/752,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464,566.79

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