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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,656.25 and 665,761.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,656.25 and 665,761.50 is: 996,811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,656.25 : 665,761.50 = 665,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,656.25/665,761.50 = 665,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,656.25x = 665,761.50 × 665,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,656.25x = 443,238,374,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,238,374,882.25/444,656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,811.30

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