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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,379 and 1,631,401.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,379 and 1,631,401.50 is: 3,523,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,379 : 1,631,401.50 = 1,631,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,379/1,631,401.50 = 1,631,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,379x = 1,631,401.50 × 1,631,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,379x = 2,661,470,854,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,470,854,202.25/755,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523,358.28

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