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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,412 and 667,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,412 and 667,440 is: 1,047,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,412 : 667,440 = 667,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,412/667,440 = 667,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,412x = 667,440 × 667,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,412x = 445,476,153,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,476,153,600/425,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,164.05

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