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Finding the Third Proportional to 449,607 and 962,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 449,607 and 962,980 is: 2,062,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,607 : 962,980 = 962,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,607/962,980 = 962,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,607x = 962,980 × 962,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,607x = 927,330,480,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,330,480,400/449,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062,535.68

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