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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,316.50 and 667,140.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,316.50 and 667,140.50 is: 1,006,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,316.50 : 667,140.50 = 667,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,316.50/667,140.50 = 667,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,316.50x = 667,140.50 × 667,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,316.50x = 445,076,446,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,076,446,740.25/442,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,239.76

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