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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,872 and 1,554,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,872 and 1,554,976 is: 3,220,189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,872 : 1,554,976 = 1,554,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,872/1,554,976 = 1,554,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,872x = 1,554,976 × 1,554,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,872x = 2,417,950,360,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,950,360,576/750,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,189.81

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