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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,604 and 915,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,604 and 915,886 is: 1,874,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,604 : 915,886 = 915,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,604/915,886 = 915,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,604x = 915,886 × 915,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,604x = 838,847,164,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,847,164,996/447,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874,083.26

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