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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,865.50 and 675,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,865.50 and 675,639 is: 1,033,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,865.50 : 675,639 = 675,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,865.50/675,639 = 675,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,865.50x = 675,639 × 675,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,865.50x = 456,488,058,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,488,058,321/441,865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,092.78

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