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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,315.50 and 667,138.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,315.50 and 667,138.75 is: 1,006,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,315.50 : 667,138.75 = 667,138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,315.50/667,138.75 = 667,138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,315.50x = 667,138.75 × 667,138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,315.50x = 445,074,111,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,074,111,751.56/442,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,236.75

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