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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,060 and 1,125,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,060 and 1,125,171 is: 1,687,878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,060 : 1,125,171 = 1,125,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,060/1,125,171 = 1,125,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,060x = 1,125,171 × 1,125,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,060x = 1,266,009,779,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,009,779,241/750,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,878.01

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