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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,388 and 956,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,388 and 956,209 is: 2,057,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,388 : 956,209 = 956,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,388/956,209 = 956,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,388x = 956,209 × 956,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,388x = 914,335,651,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,335,651,681/444,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057,516.52

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