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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,858 and 1,554,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,858 and 1,554,948 is: 3,220,133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,858 : 1,554,948 = 1,554,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,858/1,554,948 = 1,554,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,858x = 1,554,948 × 1,554,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,858x = 2,417,863,282,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,863,282,704/750,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,133.88

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