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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,098 and 956,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,098 and 956,863 is: 2,075,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,098 : 956,863 = 956,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,098/956,863 = 956,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,098x = 956,863 × 956,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,098x = 915,586,800,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,586,800,769/441,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075,699.28

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