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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,946 and 1,555,123

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,946 and 1,555,123 is: 3,220,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,946 : 1,555,123 = 1,555,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,946/1,555,123 = 1,555,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,946x = 1,555,123 × 1,555,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,946x = 2,418,407,545,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,407,545,129/750,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,481.29

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