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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,882 and 687,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,882 and 687,652 is: 1,067,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,882 : 687,652 = 687,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,882/687,652 = 687,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,882x = 687,652 × 687,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,882x = 472,865,273,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,865,273,104/442,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,700.37

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