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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,465 and 938,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,465 and 938,435 is: 2,045,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,465 : 938,435 = 938,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,465/938,435 = 938,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,465x = 938,435 × 938,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,465x = 880,660,249,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,660,249,225/430,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045,834.74

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