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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,926 and 1,555,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,926 and 1,555,078 is: 3,220,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,926 : 1,555,078 = 1,555,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,926/1,555,078 = 1,555,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,926x = 1,555,078 × 1,555,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,926x = 2,418,267,586,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,267,586,084/750,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,380.68

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