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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,886 and 960,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,886 and 960,826 is: 2,056,617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,886 : 960,826 = 960,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,886/960,826 = 960,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,886x = 960,826 × 960,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,886x = 923,186,602,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,186,602,276/448,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056,617.05

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