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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,062 and 961,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,062 and 961,728 is: 2,078,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,062 : 961,728 = 961,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,062/961,728 = 961,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,062x = 961,728 × 961,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,062x = 924,920,745,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,920,745,984/445,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078,184.04

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