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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,063.03 and 958,498.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,063.03 and 958,498.31 is: 2,092,453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,063.03 : 958,498.31 = 958,498.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,063.03/958,498.31 = 958,498.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,063.03x = 958,498.31 × 958,498.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,063.03x = 918,719,015,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,719,015,065.35/439,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092,453.59

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