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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,096 and 956,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,096 and 956,859 is: 2,075,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,096 : 956,859 = 956,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,096/956,859 = 956,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,096x = 956,859 × 956,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,096x = 915,579,145,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,579,145,881/441,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075,691.34

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