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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,682 and 953,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,682 and 953,572 is: 2,040,242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,682 : 953,572 = 953,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,682/953,572 = 953,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,682x = 953,572 × 953,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,682x = 909,299,559,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,299,559,184/445,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040,242.95

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