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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,467 and 667,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,467 and 667,080 is: 1,041,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,467 : 667,080 = 667,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,467/667,080 = 667,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,467x = 667,080 × 667,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,467x = 444,995,726,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,995,726,400/427,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,006.03

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