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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,868 and 957,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,868 and 957,700 is: 2,052,483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,868 : 957,700 = 957,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,868/957,700 = 957,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,868x = 957,700 × 957,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,868x = 917,189,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,189,290,000/446,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052,483.71

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