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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,492 and 685,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,492 and 685,397 is: 1,073,777.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,492 : 685,397 = 685,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,492/685,397 = 685,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,492x = 685,397 × 685,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,492x = 469,769,047,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,769,047,609/437,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,777.46

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