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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,372 and 677,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,372 and 677,573 is: 1,026,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,372 : 677,573 = 677,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,372/677,573 = 677,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,372x = 677,573 × 677,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,372x = 459,105,170,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,105,170,329/447,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,226.88

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