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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,871 and 1,554,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,871 and 1,554,973 is: 3,220,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,871 : 1,554,973 = 1,554,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,871/1,554,973 = 1,554,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,871x = 1,554,973 × 1,554,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,871x = 2,417,941,030,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,941,030,729/750,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,181.67

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