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Finding the Third Proportional to 449,027 and 960,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 449,027 and 960,316 is: 2,053,789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,027 : 960,316 = 960,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,027/960,316 = 960,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,027x = 960,316 × 960,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,027x = 922,206,819,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,206,819,856/449,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053,789.24

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