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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,911 and 1,555,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,911 and 1,555,054 is: 3,220,345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,911 : 1,555,054 = 1,555,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,911/1,555,054 = 1,555,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,911x = 1,555,054 × 1,555,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,911x = 2,418,192,942,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,192,942,916/750,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,345.61

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