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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,317 and 667,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,317 and 667,141 is: 1,006,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,317 : 667,141 = 667,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,317/667,141 = 667,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,317x = 667,141 × 667,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,317x = 445,077,113,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,077,113,881/442,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,240.13

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