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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,970 and 687,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,970 and 687,236 is: 1,066,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,970 : 687,236 = 687,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,970/687,236 = 687,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,970x = 687,236 × 687,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,970x = 472,293,319,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,293,319,696/442,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,197.08

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