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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,530.38 and 960,346.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,530.38 and 960,346.13 is: 2,070,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,530.38 : 960,346.13 = 960,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,530.38/960,346.13 = 960,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,530.38x = 960,346.13 × 960,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,530.38x = 922,264,679,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,264,679,802.52/445,530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,037.72

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