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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,472 and 958,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,472 and 958,441 is: 2,066,742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,472 : 958,441 = 958,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,472/958,441 = 958,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,472x = 958,441 × 958,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,472x = 918,609,150,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,609,150,481/444,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,742.45

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