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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,364 and 958,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,364 and 958,918 is: 2,092,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,364 : 958,918 = 958,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,364/958,918 = 958,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,364x = 958,918 × 958,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,364x = 919,523,730,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,523,730,724/439,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092,851.78

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