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Finding the Third Proportional to 771,285 and 1,580,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 771,285 and 1,580,154 is: 3,237,307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,285 : 1,580,154 = 1,580,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,285/1,580,154 = 1,580,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,285x = 1,580,154 × 1,580,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,285x = 2,496,886,663,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,886,663,716/771,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237,307.43

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