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Finding the Third Proportional to 766,215.56 and 1,625,829.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 766,215.56 and 1,625,829.75 is: 3,449,841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,215.56 : 1,625,829.75 = 1,625,829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,215.56/1,625,829.75 = 1,625,829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,215.56x = 1,625,829.75 × 1,625,829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,215.56x = 2,643,322,375,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,322,375,985.06/766,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449,841.67

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