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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,862 and 1,554,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,862 and 1,554,954 is: 3,220,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,862 : 1,554,954 = 1,554,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,862/1,554,954 = 1,554,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,862x = 1,554,954 × 1,554,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,862x = 2,417,881,942,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,881,942,116/750,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,141.57

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