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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,232 and 679,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,232 and 679,803 is: 1,035,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,232 : 679,803 = 679,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,232/679,803 = 679,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,232x = 679,803 × 679,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,232x = 462,132,118,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,132,118,809/446,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,631.96

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