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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,048 and 665,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,048 and 665,655 is: 1,002,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,048 : 665,655 = 665,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,048/665,655 = 665,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,048x = 665,655 × 665,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,048x = 443,096,579,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,096,579,025/442,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,372.09

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