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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,868 and 1,554,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,868 and 1,554,966 is: 3,220,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,868 : 1,554,966 = 1,554,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,868/1,554,966 = 1,554,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,868x = 1,554,966 × 1,554,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,868x = 2,417,919,261,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,919,261,156/750,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,165.54

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