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Finding the Third Proportional to 725,059 and 1,555,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 725,059 and 1,555,093 is: 3,335,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,059 : 1,555,093 = 1,555,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,059/1,555,093 = 1,555,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,059x = 1,555,093 × 1,555,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,059x = 2,418,314,238,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,314,238,649/725,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335,334.42

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