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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,472 and 635,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,472 and 635,136 is: 907,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,472 : 635,136 = 635,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,472/635,136 = 635,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,472x = 635,136 × 635,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,472x = 403,397,738,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,397,738,496/444,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,588.64

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