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Finding the Third Proportional to 765,261 and 1,668,309.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 765,261 and 1,668,309.75 is: 3,637,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,261 : 1,668,309.75 = 1,668,309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,261/1,668,309.75 = 1,668,309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,261x = 1,668,309.75 × 1,668,309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,261x = 2,783,257,421,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,257,421,945.06/765,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637,004.14

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