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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,060 and 956,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,060 and 956,477 is: 2,055,561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,060 : 956,477 = 956,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,060/956,477 = 956,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,060x = 956,477 × 956,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,060x = 914,848,251,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,848,251,529/445,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055,561.61

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