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Finding the Third Proportional to 433,992 and 663,493.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 433,992 and 663,493.50 is: 1,014,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,992 : 663,493.50 = 663,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,992/663,493.50 = 663,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,992x = 663,493.50 × 663,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,992x = 440,223,624,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,223,624,542.25/433,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,358.85

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