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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,854 and 957,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,854 and 957,676 is: 2,052,445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,854 : 957,676 = 957,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,854/957,676 = 957,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,854x = 957,676 × 957,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,854x = 917,143,320,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,143,320,976/446,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052,445.14

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