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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,947 and 1,170,486.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,947 and 1,170,486.25 is: 1,812,346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,947 : 1,170,486.25 = 1,170,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,947/1,170,486.25 = 1,170,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,947x = 1,170,486.25 × 1,170,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,947x = 1,370,038,061,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,038,061,439.06/755,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812,346.71

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