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Finding the Third Proportional to 405,032 and 937,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 405,032 and 937,678 is: 2,170,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,032 : 937,678 = 937,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,032/937,678 = 937,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,032x = 937,678 × 937,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,032x = 879,240,031,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,240,031,684/405,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170,791.52

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