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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,860.50 and 1,644,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,860.50 and 1,644,570 is: 3,578,187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,860.50 : 1,644,570 = 1,644,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,860.50/1,644,570 = 1,644,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,860.50x = 1,644,570 × 1,644,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,860.50x = 2,704,610,484,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,610,484,900/755,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578,187.36

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