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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,892 and 957,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,892 and 957,744 is: 2,052,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,892 : 957,744 = 957,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,892/957,744 = 957,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,892x = 957,744 × 957,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,892x = 917,273,569,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,273,569,536/446,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052,562.07

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