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Finding the Third Proportional to 766,427 and 1,612,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 766,427 and 1,612,252 is: 3,391,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,427 : 1,612,252 = 1,612,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,427/1,612,252 = 1,612,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,427x = 1,612,252 × 1,612,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,427x = 2,599,356,511,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,356,511,504/766,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391,525.24

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