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Finding the Third Proportional to 778,851.56 and 1,682,260.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 778,851.56 and 1,682,260.88 is: 3,633,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,851.56 : 1,682,260.88 = 1,682,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,851.56/1,682,260.88 = 1,682,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,851.56x = 1,682,260.88 × 1,682,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,851.56x = 2,830,001,651,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,001,651,555.77/778,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633,557.13

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