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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,789 and 954,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,789 and 954,874 is: 2,068,527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,789 : 954,874 = 954,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,789/954,874 = 954,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,789x = 954,874 × 954,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,789x = 911,784,355,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,784,355,876/440,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068,527.93

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