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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,570 and 958,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,570 and 958,644 is: 2,067,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,570 : 958,644 = 958,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,570/958,644 = 958,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,570x = 958,644 × 958,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,570x = 918,998,318,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,998,318,736/444,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067,162.24

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