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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,464 and 625,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,464 and 625,572 is: 894,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,464 : 625,572 = 625,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,464/625,572 = 625,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,464x = 625,572 × 625,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,464x = 391,340,327,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,340,327,184/437,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,565.79

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