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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,050 and 1,659,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,050 and 1,659,303 is: 3,646,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,050 : 1,659,303 = 1,659,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,050/1,659,303 = 1,659,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,050x = 1,659,303 × 1,659,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,050x = 2,753,286,445,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,286,445,809/755,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646,495.52

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