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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,003 and 1,642,455

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,003 and 1,642,455 is: 3,596,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,003 : 1,642,455 = 1,642,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,003/1,642,455 = 1,642,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,003x = 1,642,455 × 1,642,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,003x = 2,697,658,427,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,658,427,025/750,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596,863.52

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