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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,652 and 961,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,652 and 961,562 is: 2,065,447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,652 : 961,562 = 961,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,652/961,562 = 961,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,652x = 961,562 × 961,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,652x = 924,601,479,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,601,479,844/447,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065,447.00

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