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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,314 and 959,181.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,314 and 959,181.75 is: 2,094,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,314 : 959,181.75 = 959,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,314/959,181.75 = 959,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,314x = 959,181.75 × 959,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,314x = 920,029,629,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,029,629,533.06/439,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094,241.54

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