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Finding the Third Proportional to 795,768 and 1,628,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 795,768 and 1,628,308 is: 3,331,859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,768 : 1,628,308 = 1,628,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,768/1,628,308 = 1,628,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,768x = 1,628,308 × 1,628,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,768x = 2,651,386,942,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,386,942,864/795,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331,859.21

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