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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,505 and 685,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,505 and 685,422 is: 1,073,823.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,505 : 685,422 = 685,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,505/685,422 = 685,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,505x = 685,422 × 685,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,505x = 469,803,318,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,803,318,084/437,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,823.88

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