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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,518 and 947,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,518 and 947,292 is: 2,041,695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,518 : 947,292 = 947,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,518/947,292 = 947,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,518x = 947,292 × 947,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,518x = 897,362,133,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,362,133,264/439,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041,695.98

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