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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,212 and 687,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,212 and 687,080 is: 1,062,733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,212 : 687,080 = 687,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,212/687,080 = 687,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,212x = 687,080 × 687,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,212x = 472,078,926,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,078,926,400/444,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,733.39

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