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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,337 and 990,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,337 and 990,049 is: 2,201,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,337 : 990,049 = 990,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,337/990,049 = 990,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,337x = 990,049 × 990,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,337x = 980,197,022,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,197,022,401/445,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201,023.10

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