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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,016 and 1,628,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,016 and 1,628,112 is: 3,510,851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,016 : 1,628,112 = 1,628,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,016/1,628,112 = 1,628,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,016x = 1,628,112 × 1,628,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,016x = 2,650,748,684,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,748,684,544/755,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510,851.01

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