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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,486 and 680,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,486 and 680,211 is: 1,036,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,486 : 680,211 = 680,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,486/680,211 = 680,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,486x = 680,211 × 680,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,486x = 462,687,004,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,687,004,521/446,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,285.58

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