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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,041 and 936,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,041 and 936,761 is: 2,035,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,041 : 936,761 = 936,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,041/936,761 = 936,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,041x = 936,761 × 936,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,041x = 877,521,171,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,521,171,121/431,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,818.34

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