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Finding the Third Proportional to 765,375 and 1,668,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 765,375 and 1,668,534 is: 3,637,440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,375 : 1,668,534 = 1,668,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,375/1,668,534 = 1,668,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,375x = 1,668,534 × 1,668,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,375x = 2,784,005,709,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,005,709,156/765,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637,440.09

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