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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,481 and 958,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,481 and 958,462 is: 2,066,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,481 : 958,462 = 958,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,481/958,462 = 958,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,481x = 958,462 × 958,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,481x = 918,649,405,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,649,405,444/444,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,791.17

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