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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,072 and 676,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,072 and 676,386 is: 1,023,320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,072 : 676,386 = 676,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,072/676,386 = 676,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,072x = 676,386 × 676,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,072x = 457,498,020,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,498,020,996/447,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,320.68

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