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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,832 and 974,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,832 and 974,608 is: 2,130,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,832 : 974,608 = 974,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,832/974,608 = 974,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,832x = 974,608 × 974,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,832x = 949,860,753,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,860,753,664/445,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130,535.16

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