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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,736 and 954,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,736 and 954,720 is: 2,068,109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,736 : 954,720 = 954,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,736/954,720 = 954,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,736x = 954,720 × 954,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,736x = 911,490,278,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,490,278,400/440,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068,109.43

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