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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,274 and 679,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,274 and 679,880 is: 1,035,769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,274 : 679,880 = 679,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,274/679,880 = 679,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,274x = 679,880 × 679,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,274x = 462,236,814,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,236,814,400/446,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,769.09

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