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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,856 and 1,554,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,856 and 1,554,940 is: 3,220,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,856 : 1,554,940 = 1,554,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,856/1,554,940 = 1,554,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,856x = 1,554,940 × 1,554,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,856x = 2,417,838,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,838,403,600/750,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,109.32

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