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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,744 and 1,554,743

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,744 and 1,554,743 is: 3,219,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,744 : 1,554,743 = 1,554,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,744/1,554,743 = 1,554,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,744x = 1,554,743 × 1,554,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,744x = 2,417,225,796,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,225,796,049/750,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219,773.71

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