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Finding the Third Proportional to 407,673 and 959,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 407,673 and 959,229 is: 2,257,005.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,673 : 959,229 = 959,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,673/959,229 = 959,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,673x = 959,229 × 959,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,673x = 920,120,274,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,120,274,441/407,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257,005.67

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