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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,872 and 957,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,872 and 957,716 is: 2,052,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,872 : 957,716 = 957,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,872/957,716 = 957,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,872x = 957,716 × 957,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,872x = 917,219,936,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,219,936,656/446,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052,533.92

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