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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,464 and 958,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,464 and 958,426 is: 2,066,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,464 : 958,426 = 958,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,464/958,426 = 958,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,464x = 958,426 × 958,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,464x = 918,580,397,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,580,397,476/444,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,714.96

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