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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,374 and 653,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,374 and 653,784 is: 977,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,374 : 653,784 = 653,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,374/653,784 = 653,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,374x = 653,784 × 653,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,374x = 427,433,518,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,433,518,656/437,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,272.35

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