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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,059 and 936,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,059 and 936,731 is: 2,035,602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,059 : 936,731 = 936,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,059/936,731 = 936,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,059x = 936,731 × 936,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,059x = 877,464,966,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,464,966,361/431,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035,602.94

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