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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,697 and 960,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,697 and 960,700 is: 2,070,789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,697 : 960,700 = 960,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,697/960,700 = 960,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,697x = 960,700 × 960,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,697x = 922,944,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,944,490,000/445,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070,789.10

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