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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,006 and 961,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,006 and 961,994 is: 2,074,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,006 : 961,994 = 961,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,006/961,994 = 961,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,006x = 961,994 × 961,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,006x = 925,432,456,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,432,456,036/446,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074,932.75

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