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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,782 and 939,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,782 and 939,898 is: 2,050,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,782 : 939,898 = 939,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,782/939,898 = 939,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,782x = 939,898 × 939,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,782x = 883,408,250,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,408,250,404/430,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050,708.36

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