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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,696 and 977,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,696 and 977,967 is: 2,150,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,696 : 977,967 = 977,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,696/977,967 = 977,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,696x = 977,967 × 977,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,696x = 956,419,453,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,419,453,089/444,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150,726.46

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