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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,916 and 660,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,916 and 660,006 is: 994,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,916 : 660,006 = 660,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,916/660,006 = 660,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,916x = 660,006 × 660,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,916x = 435,607,920,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,607,920,036/437,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,729.40

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