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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,462 and 667,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,462 and 667,071 is: 1,040,990.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,462 : 667,071 = 667,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,462/667,071 = 667,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,462x = 667,071 × 667,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,462x = 444,983,719,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,983,719,041/427,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040,990.12

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