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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,079 and 676,396.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,079 and 676,396.50 is: 1,023,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,079 : 676,396.50 = 676,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,079/676,396.50 = 676,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,079x = 676,396.50 × 676,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,079x = 457,512,225,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,512,225,212.25/447,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023,336.42

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