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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,616 and 927,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,616 and 927,949 is: 1,932,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,616 : 927,949 = 927,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,616/927,949 = 927,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,616x = 927,949 × 927,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,616x = 861,089,346,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,089,346,601/445,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932,357.34

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