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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,620 and 962,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,620 and 962,264 is: 2,077,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,620 : 962,264 = 962,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,620/962,264 = 962,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,620x = 962,264 × 962,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,620x = 925,952,005,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,952,005,696/445,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,895.98

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