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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,472 and 685,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,472 and 685,368 is: 1,073,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,472 : 685,368 = 685,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,472/685,368 = 685,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,472x = 685,368 × 685,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,472x = 469,729,295,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,729,295,424/437,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,735.68

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