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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,266 and 971,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,266 and 971,196 is: 2,104,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,266 : 971,196 = 971,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,266/971,196 = 971,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,266x = 971,196 × 971,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,266x = 943,221,670,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,221,670,416/448,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104,156.17

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