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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,368 and 957,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,368 and 957,253 is: 2,080,835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,368 : 957,253 = 957,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,368/957,253 = 957,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,368x = 957,253 × 957,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,368x = 916,333,306,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,333,306,009/440,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080,835.36

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