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Finding the Third Proportional to 975,836 and 1,522,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 975,836 and 1,522,773 is: 2,376,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,836 : 1,522,773 = 1,522,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,836/1,522,773 = 1,522,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,836x = 1,522,773 × 1,522,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,836x = 2,318,837,609,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,837,609,529/975,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376,257.50

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