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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,886.50 and 1,555,000.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,886.50 and 1,555,000.50 is: 3,220,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,886.50 : 1,555,000.50 = 1,555,000.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,886.50/1,555,000.50 = 1,555,000.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,886.50x = 1,555,000.50 × 1,555,000.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,886.50x = 2,418,026,555,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,026,555,000.25/750,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,229.10

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