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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,937 and 1,555,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,937 and 1,555,103 is: 3,220,437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,937 : 1,555,103 = 1,555,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,937/1,555,103 = 1,555,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,937x = 1,555,103 × 1,555,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,937x = 2,418,345,340,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,345,340,609/750,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,437.05

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