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Finding the Third Proportional to 443,872 and 958,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 443,872 and 958,688 is: 2,070,602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,872 : 958,688 = 958,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,872/958,688 = 958,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,872x = 958,688 × 958,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,872x = 919,082,681,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,082,681,344/443,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,602.97

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