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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,644 and 960,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,644 and 960,348 is: 2,083,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,644 : 960,348 = 960,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,644/960,348 = 960,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,644x = 960,348 × 960,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,644x = 922,268,281,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,268,281,104/442,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083,544.07

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