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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,704 and 958,137.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,704 and 958,137.75 is: 2,087,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,704 : 958,137.75 = 958,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,704/958,137.75 = 958,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,704x = 958,137.75 × 958,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,704x = 918,027,947,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,027,947,975.06/439,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,831.70

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