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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,674 and 625,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,674 and 625,866 is: 894,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,674 : 625,866 = 625,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,674/625,866 = 625,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,674x = 625,866 × 625,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,674x = 391,708,249,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,708,249,956/437,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,977.20

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