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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,898.50 and 1,554,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,898.50 and 1,554,999 is: 3,220,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,898.50 : 1,554,999 = 1,554,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,898.50/1,554,999 = 1,554,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,898.50x = 1,554,999 × 1,554,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,898.50x = 2,418,021,890,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,021,890,001/750,898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,171.42

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