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Finding the Third Proportional to 719,942 and 1,555,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 719,942 and 1,555,340 is: 3,360,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,942 : 1,555,340 = 1,555,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,942/1,555,340 = 1,555,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,942x = 1,555,340 × 1,555,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,942x = 2,419,082,515,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,082,515,600/719,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360,107.50

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