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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,630 and 966,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,630 and 966,752 is: 2,087,906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,630 : 966,752 = 966,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,630/966,752 = 966,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,630x = 966,752 × 966,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,630x = 934,609,429,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,609,429,504/447,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087,906.15

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