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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,812 and 947,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,812 and 947,184 is: 2,082,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,812 : 947,184 = 947,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,812/947,184 = 947,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,812x = 947,184 × 947,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,812x = 897,157,529,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,157,529,856/430,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082,480.36

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