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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,557 and 1,644,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,557 and 1,644,035 is: 3,577,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,557 : 1,644,035 = 1,644,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,557/1,644,035 = 1,644,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,557x = 1,644,035 × 1,644,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,557x = 2,702,851,081,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,851,081,225/755,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577,296.06

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