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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,983 and 669,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,983 and 669,759 is: 1,012,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,983 : 669,759 = 669,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,983/669,759 = 669,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,983x = 669,759 × 669,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,983x = 448,577,118,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,577,118,081/442,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,628.29

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