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Finding the Third Proportional to 753,171 and 1,655,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 753,171 and 1,655,604 is: 3,639,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,171 : 1,655,604 = 1,655,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,171/1,655,604 = 1,655,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,171x = 1,655,604 × 1,655,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,171x = 2,741,024,604,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,024,604,816/753,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639,312.46

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