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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,552 and 1,632,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,552 and 1,632,891 is: 3,528,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,552 : 1,632,891 = 1,632,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,552/1,632,891 = 1,632,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,552x = 1,632,891 × 1,632,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,552x = 2,666,333,017,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,333,017,881/755,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528,986.78

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