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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,730 and 955,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,730 and 955,788 is: 2,044,928.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,730 : 955,788 = 955,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,730/955,788 = 955,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,730x = 955,788 × 955,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,730x = 913,530,700,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,530,700,944/446,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044,928.03

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