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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,596 and 870,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,596 and 870,639 is: 1,697,310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,596 : 870,639 = 870,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,596/870,639 = 870,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,596x = 870,639 × 870,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,596x = 758,012,268,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,012,268,321/446,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,310.92

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