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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,300.50 and 667,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,300.50 and 667,116 is: 1,006,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,300.50 : 667,116 = 667,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,300.50/667,116 = 667,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,300.50x = 667,116 × 667,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,300.50x = 445,043,757,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,043,757,456/442,300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,202.25

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