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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,976 and 687,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,976 and 687,245 is: 1,066,210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,976 : 687,245 = 687,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,976/687,245 = 687,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,976x = 687,245 × 687,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,976x = 472,305,690,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,305,690,025/442,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,210.56

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