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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,844 and 689,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,844 and 689,387 is: 1,068,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,844 : 689,387 = 689,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,844/689,387 = 689,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,844x = 689,387 × 689,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,844x = 475,254,435,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,254,435,769/444,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,362.02

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