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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,386 and 956,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,386 and 956,205 is: 2,057,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,386 : 956,205 = 956,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,386/956,205 = 956,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,386x = 956,205 × 956,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,386x = 914,328,002,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,328,002,025/444,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057,508.57

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