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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,072 and 921,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,072 and 921,248 is: 1,906,877.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,072 : 921,248 = 921,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,072/921,248 = 921,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,072x = 921,248 × 921,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,072x = 848,697,877,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,697,877,504/445,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906,877.71

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