Finding the Third Proportional to 666,732 and 1,437,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,732 and 1,437,714 is: 3,100,228.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,732 : 1,437,714 = 1,437,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,732/1,437,714 = 1,437,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,732x = 1,437,714 × 1,437,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,732x = 2,067,021,545,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,067,021,545,796/666,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,100,228.50
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