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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,903 and 1,555,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,903 and 1,555,038 is: 3,220,313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,903 : 1,555,038 = 1,555,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,903/1,555,038 = 1,555,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,903x = 1,555,038 × 1,555,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,903x = 2,418,143,181,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,143,181,444/750,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,313.65

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