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Finding the Third Proportional to 449,012 and 960,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 449,012 and 960,286 is: 2,053,729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,012 : 960,286 = 960,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,012/960,286 = 960,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,012x = 960,286 × 960,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,012x = 922,149,201,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,149,201,796/449,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053,729.53

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