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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,280 and 959,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,280 and 959,353 is: 2,071,572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,280 : 959,353 = 959,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,280/959,353 = 959,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,280x = 959,353 × 959,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,280x = 920,358,178,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,358,178,609/444,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071,572.38

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