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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,913 and 1,555,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,913 and 1,555,057 is: 3,220,349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,913 : 1,555,057 = 1,555,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,913/1,555,057 = 1,555,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,913x = 1,555,057 × 1,555,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,913x = 2,418,202,273,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,202,273,249/750,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,349.46

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