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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,294.50 and 679,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,294.50 and 679,899 is: 1,035,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,294.50 : 679,899 = 679,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,294.50/679,899 = 679,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,294.50x = 679,899 × 679,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,294.50x = 462,262,650,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,262,650,201/446,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,779.40

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