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Finding the Third Proportional to 720,662 and 1,668,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 720,662 and 1,668,140 is: 3,861,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,662 : 1,668,140 = 1,668,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,662/1,668,140 = 1,668,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,662x = 1,668,140 × 1,668,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,662x = 2,782,691,059,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,691,059,600/720,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861,298.44

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