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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,688 and 974,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,688 and 974,088 is: 2,119,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,688 : 974,088 = 974,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,688/974,088 = 974,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,688x = 974,088 × 974,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,688x = 948,847,431,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,847,431,744/447,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119,439.06

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