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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,976 and 697,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,976 and 697,073 is: 1,082,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,976 : 697,073 = 697,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,976/697,073 = 697,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,976x = 697,073 × 697,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,976x = 485,910,767,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,910,767,329/448,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,264.46

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