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Finding the Third Proportional to 761,160.75 and 1,637,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 761,160.75 and 1,637,139 is: 3,521,232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,160.75 : 1,637,139 = 1,637,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,160.75/1,637,139 = 1,637,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,160.75x = 1,637,139 × 1,637,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,160.75x = 2,680,224,105,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,224,105,321/761,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521,232.68

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