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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,932 and 1,563,991

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,932 and 1,563,991 is: 3,257,375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,932 : 1,563,991 = 1,563,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,932/1,563,991 = 1,563,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,932x = 1,563,991 × 1,563,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,932x = 2,446,067,848,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,067,848,081/750,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257,375.96

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