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Finding the Third Proportional to 757,163 and 1,619,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 757,163 and 1,619,383 is: 3,463,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,163 : 1,619,383 = 1,619,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,163/1,619,383 = 1,619,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,163x = 1,619,383 × 1,619,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,163x = 2,622,401,300,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,401,300,689/757,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463,456.75

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