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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,044 and 942,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,044 and 942,344 is: 2,060,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,044 : 942,344 = 942,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,044/942,344 = 942,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,044x = 942,344 × 942,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,044x = 888,012,214,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,012,214,336/431,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060,142.85

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