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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,672 and 688,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,672 and 688,752 is: 1,074,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,672 : 688,752 = 688,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,672/688,752 = 688,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,672x = 688,752 × 688,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,672x = 474,379,317,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,379,317,504/441,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074,053.41

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