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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,599 and 927,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,599 and 927,918 is: 1,932,301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,599 : 927,918 = 927,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,599/927,918 = 927,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,599x = 927,918 × 927,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,599x = 861,031,814,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,031,814,724/445,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932,301.95

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