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Finding the Third Proportional to 762,263 and 1,657,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 762,263 and 1,657,381 is: 3,603,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,263 : 1,657,381 = 1,657,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,263/1,657,381 = 1,657,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,263x = 1,657,381 × 1,657,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,263x = 2,746,911,779,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,911,779,161/762,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603,627.33

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