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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,791 and 954,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,791 and 954,878 is: 2,068,535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,791 : 954,878 = 954,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,791/954,878 = 954,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,791x = 954,878 × 954,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,791x = 911,791,994,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,791,994,884/440,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068,535.87

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