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Finding the Third Proportional to 771,009 and 1,670,726.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 771,009 and 1,670,726.25 is: 3,620,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,009 : 1,670,726.25 = 1,670,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,009/1,670,726.25 = 1,670,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,009x = 1,670,726.25 × 1,670,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,009x = 2,791,326,202,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,326,202,439.06/771,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620,354.89

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