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Finding the Third Proportional to 400,268 and 956,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 400,268 and 956,748 is: 2,286,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,268 : 956,748 = 956,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,268/956,748 = 956,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,268x = 956,748 × 956,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,268x = 915,366,735,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,366,735,504/400,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286,884.63

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