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Finding the Third Proportional to 444,987 and 986,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 444,987 and 986,067 is: 2,185,070.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,987 : 986,067 = 986,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,987/986,067 = 986,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,987x = 986,067 × 986,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,987x = 972,328,128,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,328,128,489/444,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185,070.86

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