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Finding the Third Proportional to 665,748 and 1,437,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 665,748 and 1,437,722 is: 3,104,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,748 : 1,437,722 = 1,437,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,748/1,437,722 = 1,437,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,748x = 1,437,722 × 1,437,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,748x = 2,067,044,549,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,044,549,284/665,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104,845.30

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