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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,622 and 962,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,622 and 962,261 is: 2,077,873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,622 : 962,261 = 962,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,622/962,261 = 962,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,622x = 962,261 × 962,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,622x = 925,946,232,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,946,232,121/445,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,873.70

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