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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,656 and 1,628,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,656 and 1,628,260 is: 3,508,515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,656 : 1,628,260 = 1,628,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,656/1,628,260 = 1,628,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,656x = 1,628,260 × 1,628,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,656x = 2,651,230,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,230,627,600/755,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508,515.29

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