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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,921 and 1,555,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,921 and 1,555,073 is: 3,220,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,921 : 1,555,073 = 1,555,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,921/1,555,073 = 1,555,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,921x = 1,555,073 × 1,555,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,921x = 2,418,252,035,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,252,035,329/750,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,381.42

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