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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,259 and 679,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,259 and 679,857 is: 1,035,733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,259 : 679,857 = 679,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,259/679,857 = 679,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,259x = 679,857 × 679,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,259x = 462,205,540,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,205,540,449/446,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,733.82

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