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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,415 and 670,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,415 and 670,638 is: 1,007,482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,415 : 670,638 = 670,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,415/670,638 = 670,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,415x = 670,638 × 670,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,415x = 449,755,327,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,755,327,044/446,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,482.56

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