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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,550 and 1,632,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,550 and 1,632,888 is: 3,528,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,550 : 1,632,888 = 1,632,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,550/1,632,888 = 1,632,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,550x = 1,632,888 × 1,632,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,550x = 2,666,323,220,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,323,220,544/755,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528,983.15

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