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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,002 and 937,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,002 and 937,494 is: 1,961,810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,002 : 937,494 = 937,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,002/937,494 = 937,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,002x = 937,494 × 937,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,002x = 878,895,000,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,895,000,036/448,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961,810.44

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