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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,694 and 977,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,694 and 977,952 is: 2,150,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,694 : 977,952 = 977,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,694/977,952 = 977,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,694x = 977,952 × 977,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,694x = 956,390,114,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,390,114,304/444,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150,670.16

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