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Finding the Third Proportional to 488,684 and 688,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 488,684 and 688,170 is: 969,088.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,684 : 688,170 = 688,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,684/688,170 = 688,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,684x = 688,170 × 688,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,684x = 473,577,948,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,577,948,900/488,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969,088.30

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