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Finding the Third Proportional to 762,007.50 and 1,628,991

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Solution

The third proportional to 762,007.50 and 1,628,991 is: 3,482,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,007.50 : 1,628,991 = 1,628,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,007.50/1,628,991 = 1,628,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,007.50x = 1,628,991 × 1,628,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,007.50x = 2,653,611,678,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,611,678,081/762,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482,395.75

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