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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,672 and 971,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,672 and 971,044 is: 2,106,288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,672 : 971,044 = 971,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,672/971,044 = 971,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,672x = 971,044 × 971,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,672x = 942,926,449,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,926,449,936/447,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106,288.64

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