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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,404 and 685,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,404 and 685,740 is: 1,048,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,404 : 685,740 = 685,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,404/685,740 = 685,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,404x = 685,740 × 685,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,404x = 470,239,347,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,239,347,600/448,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,695.70

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