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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,252 and 679,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,252 and 679,846 is: 1,035,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,252 : 679,846 = 679,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,252/679,846 = 679,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,252x = 679,846 × 679,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,252x = 462,190,583,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,190,583,716/446,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,716.55

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