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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,253 and 679,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,253 and 679,848 is: 1,035,720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,253 : 679,848 = 679,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,253/679,848 = 679,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,253x = 679,848 × 679,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,253x = 462,193,303,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,193,303,104/446,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,720.33

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