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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,933 and 1,555,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,933 and 1,555,092 is: 3,220,408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,933 : 1,555,092 = 1,555,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,933/1,555,092 = 1,555,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,933x = 1,555,092 × 1,555,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,933x = 2,418,311,128,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,311,128,464/750,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,408.65

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