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Finding the Third Proportional to 448,906 and 969,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 448,906 and 969,032 is: 2,091,803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,906 : 969,032 = 969,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,906/969,032 = 969,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,906x = 969,032 × 969,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,906x = 939,023,017,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,023,017,024/448,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091,803.22

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