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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,632 and 672,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,632 and 672,228 is: 1,014,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,632 : 672,228 = 672,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,632/672,228 = 672,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,632x = 672,228 × 672,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,632x = 451,890,483,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,890,483,984/445,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,044.06

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