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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,244 and 971,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,244 and 971,160 is: 2,104,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,244 : 971,160 = 971,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,244/971,160 = 971,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,244x = 971,160 × 971,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,244x = 943,151,745,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,151,745,600/448,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104,103.45

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