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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,205 and 958,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,205 and 958,726 is: 2,092,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,205 : 958,726 = 958,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,205/958,726 = 958,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,205x = 958,726 × 958,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,205x = 919,155,543,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,155,543,076/439,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092,771.13

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