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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,885 and 1,555,002

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,885 and 1,555,002 is: 3,220,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,885 : 1,555,002 = 1,555,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,885/1,555,002 = 1,555,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,885x = 1,555,002 × 1,555,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,885x = 2,418,031,220,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,031,220,004/750,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,241.74

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