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Finding the Third Proportional to 755,555 and 1,644,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 755,555 and 1,644,031 is: 3,577,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,555 : 1,644,031 = 1,644,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,555/1,644,031 = 1,644,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,555x = 1,644,031 × 1,644,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,555x = 2,702,837,928,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,837,928,961/755,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577,288.12

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