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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,965.41 and 1,632,185.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,965.41 and 1,632,185.44 is: 3,524,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,965.41 : 1,632,185.44 = 1,632,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,965.41/1,632,185.44 = 1,632,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,965.41x = 1,632,185.44 × 1,632,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,965.41x = 2,664,029,302,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,029,302,387.07/755,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524,009.54

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