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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,388 and 1,623,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,388 and 1,623,048 is: 3,487,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,388 : 1,623,048 = 1,623,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,388/1,623,048 = 1,623,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,388x = 1,623,048 × 1,623,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,388x = 2,634,284,810,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,284,810,304/755,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487,326.79

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