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Finding the Third Proportional to 765,377 and 1,668,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 765,377 and 1,668,538 is: 3,637,448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,377 : 1,668,538 = 1,668,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,377/1,668,538 = 1,668,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,377x = 1,668,538 × 1,668,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,377x = 2,784,019,057,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,019,057,444/765,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637,448.03

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