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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,261 and 679,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,261 and 679,860 is: 1,035,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,261 : 679,860 = 679,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,261/679,860 = 679,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,261x = 679,860 × 679,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,261x = 462,209,619,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,209,619,600/446,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,738.32

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