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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,268 and 679,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,268 and 679,873 is: 1,035,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,268 : 679,873 = 679,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,268/679,873 = 679,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,268x = 679,873 × 679,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,268x = 462,227,296,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,227,296,129/446,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,761.69

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