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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,626 and 962,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,626 and 962,271 is: 2,077,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,626 : 962,271 = 962,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,626/962,271 = 962,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,626x = 962,271 × 962,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,626x = 925,965,477,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,965,477,441/445,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,898.23

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