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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,838 and 689,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,838 and 689,378 is: 1,068,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,838 : 689,378 = 689,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,838/689,378 = 689,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,838x = 689,378 × 689,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,838x = 475,242,026,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,242,026,884/444,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,348.54

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