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Finding the Third Proportional to 408,064 and 959,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 408,064 and 959,828 is: 2,257,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,064 : 959,828 = 959,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,064/959,828 = 959,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,064x = 959,828 × 959,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,064x = 921,269,789,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,269,789,584/408,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257,660.05

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