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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,367 and 956,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,367 and 956,170 is: 2,057,445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,367 : 956,170 = 956,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,367/956,170 = 956,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,367x = 956,170 × 956,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,367x = 914,261,068,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,261,068,900/444,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057,445.91

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