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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,114 and 976,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,114 and 976,779 is: 2,148,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,114 : 976,779 = 976,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,114/976,779 = 976,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,114x = 976,779 × 976,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,114x = 954,097,214,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,097,214,841/444,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148,316.01

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