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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,321.56 and 650,665.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,321.56 and 650,665.69 is: 952,836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,321.56 : 650,665.69 = 650,665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,321.56/650,665.69 = 650,665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,321.56x = 650,665.69 × 650,665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,321.56x = 423,365,836,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,365,836,889.85/444,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,836.58

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