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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,935 and 1,555,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,935 and 1,555,099 is: 3,220,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,935 : 1,555,099 = 1,555,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,935/1,555,099 = 1,555,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,935x = 1,555,099 × 1,555,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,935x = 2,418,332,899,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,332,899,801/750,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,429.06

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