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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,889 and 960,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,889 and 960,832 is: 2,056,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,889 : 960,832 = 960,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,889/960,832 = 960,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,889x = 960,832 × 960,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,889x = 923,198,132,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,198,132,224/448,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056,628.99

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