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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,201 and 958,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,201 and 958,718 is: 2,092,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,201 : 958,718 = 958,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,201/958,718 = 958,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,201x = 958,718 × 958,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,201x = 919,140,203,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,140,203,524/439,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092,755.26

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