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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,188 and 944,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,188 and 944,660 is: 2,229,908.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,188 : 944,660 = 944,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,188/944,660 = 944,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,188x = 944,660 × 944,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,188x = 892,382,515,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,382,515,600/400,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229,908.23

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