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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,538 and 674,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,538 and 674,976 is: 1,041,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,538 : 674,976 = 674,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,538/674,976 = 674,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,538x = 674,976 × 674,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,538x = 455,592,600,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,592,600,576/437,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,264.07

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