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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,804 and 950,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,804 and 950,111 is: 2,038,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,804 : 950,111 = 950,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,804/950,111 = 950,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,804x = 950,111 × 950,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,804x = 902,710,912,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,710,912,321/442,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038,624.11

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