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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,792 and 960,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,792 and 960,628 is: 2,056,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,792 : 960,628 = 960,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,792/960,628 = 960,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,792x = 960,628 × 960,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,792x = 922,806,154,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,806,154,384/448,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056,200.10

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