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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,512 and 690,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,512 and 690,462 is: 1,070,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,512 : 690,462 = 690,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,512/690,462 = 690,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,512x = 690,462 × 690,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,512x = 476,737,773,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,737,773,444/445,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,089.63

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