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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,051.63 and 936,717.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,051.63 and 936,717.75 is: 2,035,580.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,051.63 : 936,717.75 = 936,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,051.63/936,717.75 = 936,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,051.63x = 936,717.75 × 936,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,051.63x = 877,440,143,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,440,143,165.06/431,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,580.18

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