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Finding the Third Proportional to 439,974 and 844,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 439,974 and 844,956 is: 1,622,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,974 : 844,956 = 844,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,974/844,956 = 844,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,974x = 844,956 × 844,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,974x = 713,950,641,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,950,641,936/439,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622,710.98

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