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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,112 and 937,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,112 and 937,760 is: 1,962,442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,112 : 937,760 = 937,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,112/937,760 = 937,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,112x = 937,760 × 937,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,112x = 879,393,817,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,393,817,600/448,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962,442.02

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