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Finding the Third Proportional to 403,670 and 951,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 403,670 and 951,562 is: 2,243,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,670 : 951,562 = 951,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,670/951,562 = 951,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,670x = 951,562 × 951,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,670x = 905,470,239,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,470,239,844/403,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243,095.20

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