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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,294 and 947,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,294 and 947,686 is: 2,030,569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,294 : 947,686 = 947,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,294/947,686 = 947,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,294x = 947,686 × 947,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,294x = 898,108,754,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,108,754,596/442,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030,569.61

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