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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,782 and 664,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,782 and 664,254 is: 996,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,782 : 664,254 = 664,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,782/664,254 = 664,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,782x = 664,254 × 664,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,782x = 441,233,376,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,233,376,516/442,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,502.51

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