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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,878 and 1,554,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,878 and 1,554,983 is: 3,220,193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,878 : 1,554,983 = 1,554,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,878/1,554,983 = 1,554,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,878x = 1,554,983 × 1,554,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,878x = 2,417,972,130,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,972,130,289/750,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,193.07

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