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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,119 and 935,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,119 and 935,592 is: 2,030,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,119 : 935,592 = 935,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,119/935,592 = 935,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,119x = 935,592 × 935,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,119x = 875,332,390,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,332,390,464/431,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030,373.03

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