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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,194 and 971,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,194 and 971,236 is: 2,123,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,194 : 971,236 = 971,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,194/971,236 = 971,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,194x = 971,236 × 971,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,194x = 943,299,367,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,299,367,696/444,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123,620.24

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