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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,299.88 and 679,903.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,299.88 and 679,903.88 is: 1,035,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,299.88 : 679,903.88 = 679,903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,299.88/679,903.88 = 679,903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,299.88x = 679,903.88 × 679,903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,299.88x = 462,269,279,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,269,279,240.02/446,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,781.78

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