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Finding the Third Proportional to 427,484 and 667,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 427,484 and 667,097 is: 1,041,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,484 : 667,097 = 667,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,484/667,097 = 667,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,484x = 667,097 × 667,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,484x = 445,018,407,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,018,407,409/427,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,017.69

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