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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,790 and 960,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,790 and 960,623 is: 2,056,187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,790 : 960,623 = 960,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,790/960,623 = 960,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,790x = 960,623 × 960,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,790x = 922,796,548,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,796,548,129/448,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056,187.86

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