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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,089 and 956,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,089 and 956,860 is: 2,075,728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,089 : 956,860 = 956,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,089/956,860 = 956,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,089x = 956,860 × 956,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,089x = 915,581,059,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,581,059,600/441,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075,728.62

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