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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,896 and 1,555,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,896 and 1,555,022 is: 3,220,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,896 : 1,555,022 = 1,555,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,896/1,555,022 = 1,555,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,896x = 1,555,022 × 1,555,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,896x = 2,418,093,420,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,093,420,484/750,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,277.40

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