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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,281.13 and 1,643,371.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,281.13 and 1,643,371.88 is: 3,575,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,281.13 : 1,643,371.88 = 1,643,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,281.13/1,643,371.88 = 1,643,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,281.13x = 1,643,371.88 × 1,643,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,281.13x = 2,700,671,119,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,671,119,541.02/755,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575,716.42

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