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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,219.63 and 679,788.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,219.63 and 679,788.75 is: 1,035,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,219.63 : 679,788.75 = 679,788.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,219.63/679,788.75 = 679,788.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,219.63x = 679,788.75 × 679,788.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,219.63x = 462,112,744,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,112,744,626.56/446,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,617.26

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