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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,161 and 679,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,161 and 679,695 is: 1,035,467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,161 : 679,695 = 679,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,161/679,695 = 679,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,161x = 679,695 × 679,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,161x = 461,985,293,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,985,293,025/446,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,467.67

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