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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,316 and 667,139

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,316 and 667,139 is: 1,006,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,316 : 667,139 = 667,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,316/667,139 = 667,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,316x = 667,139 × 667,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,316x = 445,074,445,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,074,445,321/442,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,236.37

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