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Finding the Third Proportional to 758,996 and 1,630,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 758,996 and 1,630,556 is: 3,502,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,996 : 1,630,556 = 1,630,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,996/1,630,556 = 1,630,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,996x = 1,630,556 × 1,630,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,996x = 2,658,712,869,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,712,869,136/758,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502,933.97

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