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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,811 and 669,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,811 and 669,459 is: 1,012,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,811 : 669,459 = 669,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,811/669,459 = 669,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,811x = 669,459 × 669,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,811x = 448,175,352,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,175,352,681/442,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,114.32

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