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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,672 and 961,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,672 and 961,604 is: 2,065,535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,672 : 961,604 = 961,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,672/961,604 = 961,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,672x = 961,604 × 961,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,672x = 924,682,252,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,682,252,816/447,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065,535.15

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