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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,624 and 966,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,624 and 966,740 is: 2,087,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,624 : 966,740 = 966,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,624/966,740 = 966,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,624x = 966,740 × 966,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,624x = 934,586,227,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,586,227,600/447,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,882.30

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