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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,534 and 669,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,534 and 669,882 is: 1,004,944.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,534 : 669,882 = 669,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,534/669,882 = 669,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,534x = 669,882 × 669,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,534x = 448,741,893,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,741,893,924/446,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,944.51

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