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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,971 and 961,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,971 and 961,926 is: 2,074,802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,971 : 961,926 = 961,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,971/961,926 = 961,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,971x = 961,926 × 961,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,971x = 925,301,629,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,301,629,476/445,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074,802.24

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