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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,338 and 667,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,338 and 667,172 is: 1,006,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,338 : 667,172 = 667,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,338/667,172 = 667,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,338x = 667,172 × 667,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,338x = 445,118,477,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,118,477,584/442,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,285.87

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