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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,476 and 958,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,476 and 958,450 is: 2,066,762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,476 : 958,450 = 958,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,476/958,450 = 958,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,476x = 958,450 × 958,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,476x = 918,626,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,626,402,500/444,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,762.67

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