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Finding the Third Proportional to 758,883 and 1,616,083.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 758,883 and 1,616,083.13 is: 3,441,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,883 : 1,616,083.13 = 1,616,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,883/1,616,083.13 = 1,616,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,883x = 1,616,083.13 × 1,616,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,883x = 2,611,724,666,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,724,666,909.77/758,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441,537.98

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