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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,328.50 and 667,147.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,328.50 and 667,147.50 is: 1,006,233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,328.50 : 667,147.50 = 667,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,328.50/667,147.50 = 667,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,328.50x = 667,147.50 × 667,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,328.50x = 445,085,786,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,085,786,756.25/442,328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,233.57

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