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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,651 and 973,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,651 and 973,623 is: 2,131,878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,651 : 973,623 = 973,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,651/973,623 = 973,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,651x = 973,623 × 973,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,651x = 947,941,746,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,941,746,129/444,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,878.14

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