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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,350.63 and 669,183.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,350.63 and 669,183.75 is: 1,065,317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,350.63 : 669,183.75 = 669,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,350.63/669,183.75 = 669,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,350.63x = 669,183.75 × 669,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,350.63x = 447,806,891,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,806,891,264.06/420,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,317.53

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