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Finding the Third Proportional to 761,569.59 and 1,672,614.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 761,569.59 and 1,672,614.56 is: 3,673,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,569.59 : 1,672,614.56 = 1,672,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,569.59/1,672,614.56 = 1,672,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,569.59x = 1,672,614.56 × 1,672,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,569.59x = 2,797,639,474,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,639,474,687.07/761,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673,517.82

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