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Finding the Third Proportional to 771,209 and 1,671,126.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 771,209 and 1,671,126.50 is: 3,621,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,209 : 1,671,126.50 = 1,671,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,209/1,671,126.50 = 1,671,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,209x = 1,671,126.50 × 1,671,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,209x = 2,792,663,779,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,663,779,002.25/771,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621,150.40

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