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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,771 and 660,766.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,771 and 660,766.50 is: 1,023,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,771 : 660,766.50 = 660,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,771/660,766.50 = 660,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,771x = 660,766.50 × 660,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,771x = 436,612,367,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,612,367,522.25/426,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,060.07

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