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Finding the Third Proportional to 449,609.63 and 940,785.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 449,609.63 and 940,785.75 is: 1,968,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,609.63 : 940,785.75 = 940,785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,609.63/940,785.75 = 940,785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,609.63x = 940,785.75 × 940,785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,609.63x = 885,077,827,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,077,827,403.06/449,609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968,547.33

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