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Finding the Third Proportional to 762,432 and 1,657,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 762,432 and 1,657,664 is: 3,604,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,432 : 1,657,664 = 1,657,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,432/1,657,664 = 1,657,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,432x = 1,657,664 × 1,657,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,432x = 2,747,849,936,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,849,936,896/762,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604,059.03

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