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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,930 and 1,563,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,930 and 1,563,987 is: 3,257,367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,930 : 1,563,987 = 1,563,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,930/1,563,987 = 1,563,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,930x = 1,563,987 × 1,563,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,930x = 2,446,055,336,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,055,336,169/750,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257,367.98

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