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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,477.50 and 667,095.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,477.50 and 667,095.75 is: 1,041,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,477.50 : 667,095.75 = 667,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,477.50/667,095.75 = 667,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,477.50x = 667,095.75 × 667,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,477.50x = 445,016,739,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,016,739,668.06/427,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,029.62

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