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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,234 and 679,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,234 and 679,806 is: 1,035,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,234 : 679,806 = 679,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,234/679,806 = 679,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,234x = 679,806 × 679,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,234x = 462,136,197,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,136,197,636/446,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,636.45

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