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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,919 and 1,555,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,919 and 1,555,041 is: 3,220,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,919 : 1,555,041 = 1,555,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,919/1,555,041 = 1,555,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,919x = 1,555,041 × 1,555,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,919x = 2,418,152,511,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,152,511,681/750,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,257.46

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