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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,703 and 972,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,703 and 972,445 is: 2,126,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,703 : 972,445 = 972,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,703/972,445 = 972,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,703x = 972,445 × 972,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,703x = 945,649,278,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,649,278,025/444,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126,473.80

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