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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,946 and 1,644,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,946 and 1,644,732 is: 3,578,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,946 : 1,644,732 = 1,644,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,946/1,644,732 = 1,644,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,946x = 1,644,732 × 1,644,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,946x = 2,705,143,351,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,143,351,824/755,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578,487.55

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