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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,806 and 664,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,806 and 664,665 is: 997,681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,806 : 664,665 = 664,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,806/664,665 = 664,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,806x = 664,665 × 664,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,806x = 441,779,562,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,779,562,225/442,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997,681.97

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