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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,590 and 962,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,590 and 962,205 is: 2,077,781.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,590 : 962,205 = 962,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,590/962,205 = 962,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,590x = 962,205 × 962,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,590x = 925,838,462,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,838,462,025/445,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,781.06

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