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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,887 and 1,555,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,887 and 1,555,006 is: 3,220,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,887 : 1,555,006 = 1,555,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,887/1,555,006 = 1,555,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,887x = 1,555,006 × 1,555,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,887x = 2,418,043,660,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,043,660,036/750,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,249.73

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