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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,242 and 679,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,242 and 679,822 is: 1,035,666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,242 : 679,822 = 679,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,242/679,822 = 679,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,242x = 679,822 × 679,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,242x = 462,157,951,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,157,951,684/446,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,666.64

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