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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,281 and 945,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,281 and 945,486 is: 2,077,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,281 : 945,486 = 945,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,281/945,486 = 945,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,281x = 945,486 × 945,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,281x = 893,943,776,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,943,776,196/430,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077,581.34

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