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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,148 and 947,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,148 and 947,386 is: 2,029,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,148 : 947,386 = 947,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,148/947,386 = 947,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,148x = 947,386 × 947,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,148x = 897,540,232,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,540,232,996/442,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029,954.30

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