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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,883 and 959,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,883 and 959,750 is: 2,070,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,883 : 959,750 = 959,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,883/959,750 = 959,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,883x = 959,750 × 959,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,883x = 921,120,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,120,062,500/444,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,477.10

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