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Finding the Third Proportional to 725,488 and 1,555,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 725,488 and 1,555,808 is: 3,336,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,488 : 1,555,808 = 1,555,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,488/1,555,808 = 1,555,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,488x = 1,555,808 × 1,555,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,488x = 2,420,538,532,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,538,532,864/725,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336,428.08

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