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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,232 and 667,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,232 and 667,048 is: 1,006,152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,232 : 667,048 = 667,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,232/667,048 = 667,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,232x = 667,048 × 667,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,232x = 444,953,034,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,953,034,304/442,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,152.96

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