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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,044 and 1,659,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,044 and 1,659,289 is: 3,646,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,044 : 1,659,289 = 1,659,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,044/1,659,289 = 1,659,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,044x = 1,659,289 × 1,659,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,044x = 2,753,239,985,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,239,985,521/755,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646,462.97

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