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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,706.50 and 665,842.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,706.50 and 665,842.50 is: 996,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,706.50 : 665,842.50 = 665,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,706.50/665,842.50 = 665,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,706.50x = 665,842.50 × 665,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,706.50x = 443,346,234,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,346,234,806.25/444,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,941.21

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