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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,593 and 957,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,593 and 957,918 is: 2,087,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,593 : 957,918 = 957,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,593/957,918 = 957,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,593x = 957,918 × 957,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,593x = 917,606,894,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,606,894,724/439,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,401.06

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