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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,060.63 and 669,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,060.63 and 669,228 is: 1,004,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,060.63 : 669,228 = 669,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,060.63/669,228 = 669,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,060.63x = 669,228 × 669,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,060.63x = 447,866,115,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,866,115,984/446,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,047.64

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