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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,625 and 962,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,625 and 962,266 is: 2,077,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,625 : 962,266 = 962,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,625/962,266 = 962,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,625x = 962,266 × 962,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,625x = 925,955,854,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,955,854,756/445,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,881.30

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