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Finding the Third Proportional to 443,968 and 958,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 443,968 and 958,874 is: 2,070,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,968 : 958,874 = 958,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,968/958,874 = 958,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,968x = 958,874 × 958,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,968x = 919,439,347,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,439,347,876/443,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,958.60

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