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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,044 and 936,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,044 and 936,765 is: 2,035,821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,044 : 936,765 = 936,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,044/936,765 = 936,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,044x = 936,765 × 936,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,044x = 877,528,665,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,528,665,225/431,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,821.55

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