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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,571 and 1,531,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,571 and 1,531,706 is: 3,125,784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,571 : 1,531,706 = 1,531,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,571/1,531,706 = 1,531,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,571x = 1,531,706 × 1,531,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,571x = 2,346,123,270,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,123,270,436/750,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125,784.60

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