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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,224 and 679,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,224 and 679,795 is: 1,035,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,224 : 679,795 = 679,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,224/679,795 = 679,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,224x = 679,795 × 679,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,224x = 462,121,242,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,121,242,025/446,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,626.15

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