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