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Finding the Third Proportional to 674,408 and 1,444,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 674,408 and 1,444,477 is: 3,093,844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,408 : 1,444,477 = 1,444,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,408/1,444,477 = 1,444,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,408x = 1,444,477 × 1,444,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,408x = 2,086,513,803,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,513,803,529/674,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093,844.98

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