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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,146 and 943,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,146 and 943,261 is: 1,998,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,146 : 943,261 = 943,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,146/943,261 = 943,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,146x = 943,261 × 943,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,146x = 889,741,314,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,741,314,121/445,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998,762.91

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