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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,183 and 1,499,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,183 and 1,499,995 is: 3,213,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,183 : 1,499,995 = 1,499,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,183/1,499,995 = 1,499,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,183x = 1,499,995 × 1,499,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,183x = 2,249,985,000,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,985,000,025/700,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213,424.20

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