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Finding the Third Proportional to 725,170 and 1,555,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 725,170 and 1,555,268 is: 3,335,574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,170 : 1,555,268 = 1,555,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,170/1,555,268 = 1,555,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,170x = 1,555,268 × 1,555,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,170x = 2,418,858,551,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,858,551,824/725,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335,574.49

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