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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,627 and 962,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,627 and 962,270 is: 2,077,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,627 : 962,270 = 962,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,627/962,270 = 962,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,627x = 962,270 × 962,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,627x = 925,963,552,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,963,552,900/445,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,889.25

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