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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,652 and 973,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,652 and 973,632 is: 2,131,912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,652 : 973,632 = 973,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,652/973,632 = 973,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,652x = 973,632 × 973,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,652x = 947,959,271,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,959,271,424/444,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,912.76

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