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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,284 and 679,895

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,284 and 679,895 is: 1,035,791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,284 : 679,895 = 679,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,284/679,895 = 679,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,284x = 679,895 × 679,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,284x = 462,257,211,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,257,211,025/446,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,791.58

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