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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,195 and 679,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,195 and 679,748 is: 1,035,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,195 : 679,748 = 679,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,195/679,748 = 679,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,195x = 679,748 × 679,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,195x = 462,057,343,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,057,343,504/446,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,550.25

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