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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,588 and 690,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,588 and 690,294 is: 1,069,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,588 : 690,294 = 690,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,588/690,294 = 690,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,588x = 690,294 × 690,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,588x = 476,505,806,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,505,806,436/445,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069,386.53

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