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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,381.50 and 664,383.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,381.50 and 664,383.75 is: 1,032,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,381.50 : 664,383.75 = 664,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,381.50/664,383.75 = 664,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,381.50x = 664,383.75 × 664,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,381.50x = 441,405,767,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,405,767,264.06/427,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,814.40

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