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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,135 and 947,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,135 and 947,304 is: 2,029,662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,135 : 947,304 = 947,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,135/947,304 = 947,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,135x = 947,304 × 947,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,135x = 897,384,868,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,384,868,416/442,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029,662.59

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