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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,286 and 679,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,286 and 679,898 is: 1,035,796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,286 : 679,898 = 679,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,286/679,898 = 679,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,286x = 679,898 × 679,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,286x = 462,261,290,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,261,290,404/446,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,796.08

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