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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,354 and 937,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,354 and 937,227 is: 2,036,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,354 : 937,227 = 937,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,354/937,227 = 937,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,354x = 937,227 × 937,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,354x = 878,394,449,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,394,449,529/431,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036,365.61

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