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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,922 and 1,555,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,922 and 1,555,045 is: 3,220,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,922 : 1,555,045 = 1,555,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,922/1,555,045 = 1,555,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,922x = 1,555,045 × 1,555,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,922x = 2,418,164,952,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,164,952,025/750,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,261.16

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