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Finding the Third Proportional to 955,062 and 1,444,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 955,062 and 1,444,897 is: 2,185,960.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,062 : 1,444,897 = 1,444,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,062/1,444,897 = 1,444,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,062x = 1,444,897 × 1,444,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,062x = 2,087,727,340,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,727,340,609/955,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185,960.01

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