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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,975 and 934,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,975 and 934,937 is: 1,982,214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,975 : 934,937 = 934,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,975/934,937 = 934,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,975x = 934,937 × 934,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,975x = 874,107,193,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,107,193,969/440,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982,214.85

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