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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,584 and 690,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,584 and 690,288 is: 1,069,377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,584 : 690,288 = 690,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,584/690,288 = 690,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,584x = 690,288 × 690,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,584x = 476,497,522,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,497,522,944/445,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,377.54

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