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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,828 and 937,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,828 and 937,196 is: 2,038,716.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,828 : 937,196 = 937,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,828/937,196 = 937,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,828x = 937,196 × 937,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,828x = 878,336,342,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,336,342,416/430,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038,716.94

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