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Finding the Third Proportional to 429,269 and 679,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 429,269 and 679,579 is: 1,075,846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,269 : 679,579 = 679,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,269/679,579 = 679,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,269x = 679,579 × 679,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,269x = 461,827,617,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,827,617,241/429,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,846.65

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