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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,168 and 947,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,168 and 947,414 is: 2,029,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,168 : 947,414 = 947,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,168/947,414 = 947,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,168x = 947,414 × 947,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,168x = 897,593,287,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,593,287,396/442,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029,982.47

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