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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,059 and 944,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,059 and 944,370 is: 2,229,257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,059 : 944,370 = 944,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,059/944,370 = 944,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,059x = 944,370 × 944,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,059x = 891,834,696,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,834,696,900/400,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229,257.93

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