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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,869 and 1,554,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,869 and 1,554,964 is: 3,220,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,869 : 1,554,964 = 1,554,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,869/1,554,964 = 1,554,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,869x = 1,554,964 × 1,554,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,869x = 2,417,913,041,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,913,041,296/750,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,152.97

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