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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,628 and 966,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,628 and 966,748 is: 2,087,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,628 : 966,748 = 966,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,628/966,748 = 966,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,628x = 966,748 × 966,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,628x = 934,601,695,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,601,695,504/447,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,898.20

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