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Finding the Third Proportional to 725,069 and 1,555,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 725,069 and 1,555,150 is: 3,335,532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,069 : 1,555,150 = 1,555,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,069/1,555,150 = 1,555,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,069x = 1,555,150 × 1,555,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,069x = 2,418,491,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,491,522,500/725,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335,532.93

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