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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,612 and 927,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,612 and 927,944 is: 1,932,353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,612 : 927,944 = 927,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,612/927,944 = 927,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,612x = 927,944 × 927,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,612x = 861,080,067,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,080,067,136/445,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932,353.86

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