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Finding the Third Proportional to 443,350 and 687,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 443,350 and 687,897 is: 1,067,333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,350 : 687,897 = 687,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,350/687,897 = 687,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,350x = 687,897 × 687,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,350x = 473,202,282,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,202,282,609/443,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,333.44

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