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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,556 and 973,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,556 and 973,436 is: 2,131,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,556 : 973,436 = 973,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,556/973,436 = 973,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,556x = 973,436 × 973,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,556x = 947,577,646,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,577,646,096/444,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,514.69

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