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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,909 and 1,555,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,909 and 1,555,046 is: 3,220,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,909 : 1,555,046 = 1,555,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,909/1,555,046 = 1,555,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,909x = 1,555,046 × 1,555,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,909x = 2,418,168,062,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,168,062,116/750,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,321.05

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