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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,908 and 1,555,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,908 and 1,555,048 is: 3,220,333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,908 : 1,555,048 = 1,555,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,908/1,555,048 = 1,555,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,908x = 1,555,048 × 1,555,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,908x = 2,418,174,282,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,174,282,304/750,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,333.63

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