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Finding the Third Proportional to 765,386 and 1,668,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 765,386 and 1,668,554 is: 3,637,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,386 : 1,668,554 = 1,668,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,386/1,668,554 = 1,668,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,386x = 1,668,554 × 1,668,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,386x = 2,784,072,450,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,072,450,916/765,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637,475.01

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