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Finding the Third Proportional to 437,688 and 661,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 437,688 and 661,068 is: 998,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,688 : 661,068 = 661,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,688/661,068 = 661,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,688x = 661,068 × 661,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,688x = 437,010,900,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,010,900,624/437,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,453.01

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