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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,905 and 969,029.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,905 and 969,029.25 is: 2,091,796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,905 : 969,029.25 = 969,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,905/969,029.25 = 969,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,905x = 969,029.25 × 969,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,905x = 939,017,687,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,017,687,355.56/448,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091,796.01

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