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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,356 and 937,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,356 and 937,231 is: 2,036,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,356 : 937,231 = 937,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,356/937,231 = 937,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,356x = 937,231 × 937,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,356x = 878,401,947,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,401,947,361/431,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036,373.55

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