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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,936 and 957,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,936 and 957,040 is: 2,077,230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,936 : 957,040 = 957,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,936/957,040 = 957,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,936x = 957,040 × 957,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,936x = 915,925,561,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,925,561,600/440,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,230.17

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