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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,973.94 and 934,935.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,973.94 and 934,935.75 is: 1,982,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,973.94 : 934,935.75 = 934,935.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,973.94/934,935.75 = 934,935.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,973.94x = 934,935.75 × 934,935.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,973.94x = 874,104,856,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,104,856,628.06/440,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,214.33

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