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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,488 and 674,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,488 and 674,028 is: 1,012,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,488 : 674,028 = 674,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,488/674,028 = 674,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,488x = 674,028 × 674,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,488x = 454,313,744,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,313,744,784/448,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,989.75

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