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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,926 and 1,555,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,926 and 1,555,084 is: 3,220,405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,926 : 1,555,084 = 1,555,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,926/1,555,084 = 1,555,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,926x = 1,555,084 × 1,555,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,926x = 2,418,286,247,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,286,247,056/750,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,405.54

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