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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,057 and 959,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,057 and 959,148 is: 2,071,727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,057 : 959,148 = 959,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,057/959,148 = 959,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,057x = 959,148 × 959,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,057x = 919,964,885,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,964,885,904/444,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071,727.02

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