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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,287 and 947,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,287 and 947,673 is: 2,030,546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,287 : 947,673 = 947,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,287/947,673 = 947,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,287x = 947,673 × 947,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,287x = 898,084,114,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,084,114,929/442,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030,546.04

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