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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,057 and 912,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,057 and 912,556 is: 1,896,697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,057 : 912,556 = 912,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,057/912,556 = 912,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,057x = 912,556 × 912,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,057x = 832,758,453,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,758,453,136/439,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896,697.82

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