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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,372 and 957,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,372 and 957,262 is: 2,080,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,372 : 957,262 = 957,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,372/957,262 = 957,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,372x = 957,262 × 957,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,372x = 916,350,536,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,350,536,644/440,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080,855.59

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