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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,776 and 950,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,776 and 950,055 is: 2,038,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,776 : 950,055 = 950,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,776/950,055 = 950,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,776x = 950,055 × 950,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,776x = 902,604,503,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,604,503,025/442,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038,512.71

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