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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,476 and 958,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,476 and 958,452 is: 2,066,771.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,476 : 958,452 = 958,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,476/958,452 = 958,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,476x = 958,452 × 958,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,476x = 918,630,236,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,630,236,304/444,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,771.29

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