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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,916 and 1,555,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,916 and 1,555,035 is: 3,220,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,916 : 1,555,035 = 1,555,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,916/1,555,035 = 1,555,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,916x = 1,555,035 × 1,555,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,916x = 2,418,133,851,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,133,851,225/750,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,245.48

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