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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,330 and 667,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,330 and 667,149 is: 1,006,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,330 : 667,149 = 667,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,330/667,149 = 667,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,330x = 667,149 × 667,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,330x = 445,087,788,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,087,788,201/442,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,234.68

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