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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,220 and 701,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,220 and 701,364 is: 1,112,368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,220 : 701,364 = 701,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,220/701,364 = 701,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,220x = 701,364 × 701,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,220x = 491,911,460,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,911,460,496/442,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,368.19

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