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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,916 and 1,049,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,916 and 1,049,821 is: 2,477,151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,916 : 1,049,821 = 1,049,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,916/1,049,821 = 1,049,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,916x = 1,049,821 × 1,049,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,916x = 1,102,124,132,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,124,132,041/444,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477,151.04

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