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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,941 and 1,555,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,941 and 1,555,113 is: 3,220,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,941 : 1,555,113 = 1,555,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,941/1,555,113 = 1,555,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,941x = 1,555,113 × 1,555,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,941x = 2,418,376,442,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,376,442,769/750,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,461.32

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