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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,239 and 679,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,239 and 679,818 is: 1,035,661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,239 : 679,818 = 679,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,239/679,818 = 679,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,239x = 679,818 × 679,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,239x = 462,152,513,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,152,513,124/446,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,661.41

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