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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,658 and 960,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,658 and 960,376 is: 2,083,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,658 : 960,376 = 960,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,658/960,376 = 960,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,658x = 960,376 × 960,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,658x = 922,322,061,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,322,061,376/442,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083,599.67

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