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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,961 and 966,002

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,961 and 966,002 is: 2,116,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,961 : 966,002 = 966,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,961/966,002 = 966,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,961x = 966,002 × 966,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,961x = 933,159,864,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,159,864,004/440,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116,195.91

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