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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,928 and 955,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,928 and 955,104 is: 2,068,872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,928 : 955,104 = 955,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,928/955,104 = 955,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,928x = 955,104 × 955,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,928x = 912,223,650,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,223,650,816/440,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068,872.13

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