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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,714.88 and 694,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,714.88 and 694,440 is: 1,104,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,714.88 : 694,440 = 694,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,714.88/694,440 = 694,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,714.88x = 694,440 × 694,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,714.88x = 482,246,913,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,246,913,600/436,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,260.33

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