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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,875 and 959,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,875 and 959,731 is: 2,070,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,875 : 959,731 = 959,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,875/959,731 = 959,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,875x = 959,731 × 959,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,875x = 921,083,592,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,083,592,361/444,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,432.35

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