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Finding the Third Proportional to 771,215 and 1,671,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 771,215 and 1,671,138 is: 3,621,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,215 : 1,671,138 = 1,671,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,215/1,671,138 = 1,671,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,215x = 1,671,138 × 1,671,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,215x = 2,792,702,215,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,702,215,044/771,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621,172.07

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