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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,462 and 958,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,462 and 958,422 is: 2,066,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,462 : 958,422 = 958,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,462/958,422 = 958,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,462x = 958,422 × 958,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,462x = 918,572,730,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,572,730,084/444,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,707.01

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