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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,866 and 1,554,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,866 and 1,554,962 is: 3,220,157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,866 : 1,554,962 = 1,554,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,866/1,554,962 = 1,554,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,866x = 1,554,962 × 1,554,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,866x = 2,417,906,821,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,906,821,444/750,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,157.55

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