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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,412 and 680,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,412 and 680,058 is: 1,035,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,412 : 680,058 = 680,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,412/680,058 = 680,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,412x = 680,058 × 680,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,412x = 462,478,883,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,478,883,364/446,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,991.15

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