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Finding the Third Proportional to 789,084 and 1,725,823.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 789,084 and 1,725,823.50 is: 3,774,587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,084 : 1,725,823.50 = 1,725,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,084/1,725,823.50 = 1,725,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,084x = 1,725,823.50 × 1,725,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,084x = 2,978,466,753,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,466,753,152.25/789,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774,587.69

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