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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,228 and 999,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,228 and 999,946 is: 2,250,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,228 : 999,946 = 999,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,228/999,946 = 999,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,228x = 999,946 × 999,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,228x = 999,892,002,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,892,002,916/444,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250,853.17

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