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Finding the Third Proportional to 761,976 and 1,655,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 761,976 and 1,655,184 is: 3,595,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,976 : 1,655,184 = 1,655,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,976/1,655,184 = 1,655,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,976x = 1,655,184 × 1,655,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,976x = 2,739,634,073,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,634,073,856/761,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595,433.55

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