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Finding the Third Proportional to 785,811 and 1,725,932.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 785,811 and 1,725,932.25 is: 3,790,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,811 : 1,725,932.25 = 1,725,932.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,811/1,725,932.25 = 1,725,932.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,811x = 1,725,932.25 × 1,725,932.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,811x = 2,978,842,131,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,842,131,590.06/785,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790,787.01

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