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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,034 and 986,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,034 and 986,160 is: 2,185,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,034 : 986,160 = 986,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,034/986,160 = 986,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,034x = 986,160 × 986,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,034x = 972,511,545,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,511,545,600/445,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185,252.24

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