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Finding the Third Proportional to 962,979 and 2,277,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 962,979 and 2,277,336 is: 5,385,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,979 : 2,277,336 = 2,277,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,979/2,277,336 = 2,277,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,979x = 2,277,336 × 2,277,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,979x = 5,186,259,256,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,259,256,896/962,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385,641.08

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