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Finding the Third Proportional to 757,321.13 and 1,621,049.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 757,321.13 and 1,621,049.25 is: 3,469,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,321.13 : 1,621,049.25 = 1,621,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,321.13/1,621,049.25 = 1,621,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,321.13x = 1,621,049.25 × 1,621,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,321.13x = 2,627,800,670,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,800,670,925.56/757,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469,863.16

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