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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,574 and 1,531,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,574 and 1,531,711 is: 3,125,792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,574 : 1,531,711 = 1,531,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,574/1,531,711 = 1,531,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,574x = 1,531,711 × 1,531,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,574x = 2,346,138,587,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,138,587,521/750,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125,792.51

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